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Facts about pregnancy and the immune system

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Facts about pregnancy and the immune system

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1)The placenta is an immunological barrier between mother and baby
2) A mother’s uterus should technically reject a foetus as foreign – but it doesn’t because isn't seen as bacteria/infection or a donated organ
3)Pregnancy hormones can temporarily ‘cure’ some chronic conditions
4) Other chronic conditions may improved during pregnancy
5) Breastfeeding can boost a baby’s immune system
6) It can be a problem if a mother’s and baby’s blood types are different
7) A vaginal delivery can be beneficial for a baby’s immune system
8) We can prevent the transmission of HIV from mother to child
9) A mother can get the whooping cough vaccine to provide protection for her baby that lasts after birth

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLwSgMSykqE

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Every child WILL get chicken pox at some point in the early stages of childhood.

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Chickenpox

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Group B Strep

Infections transmitted by animals

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Herpes

HIV

Parvovirus B19 (slapped cheek syndrome)

Rubella

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Toxoplasmosis

Zika virus

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A urinary tract infection happens when your urinary system becomes infected by bacteria.
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a536353/urinary-tract-infections-in-pregnancy#ixzz4YBIN0HC1

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If a pregnant woman comes into contact with cat faeces during her pregnancy, she can develop toxoplasmosis infection. This is because cat faeces ccontains toxoplasma. To prevent this, avoid cleaning out litter trays or wear disposable rubber gloves and wear clean gardening gloves when digging out soil in case of contact with cat faeces.

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CMV occurs when an infection is passed across the placenta from a pregnant woman to her developing baby. Some babies with CMV infection show signs of disability at birth, while others are born healthy. CMV can cause cold sores or chickenpox. This infection can be dangerous if the pregnant mother has not had this infection before in her life.

There are some steps to prevent this such as:

1. Washing hands with soap and water regularly.

2. Not kissing young children on the face. It is better to kiss them on the forehead or give them a hug.

3. Not sharing the same food, drink or utensils with young children. (NHS Choices, 2015)

Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM7WKS7J2mA