Amersham - Infections by Lynne Fountain https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab en-us 2017-01-21 08:21:47 UTC 2017-02-22 19:15:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Chicken pox during pregnancy https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149249695 Having chickenpox while pregnant can be very dangerous for both the mother and the baby, so if you believe you may have chicken pox while pregnant, it is important to seek advice from a professional as soon as possible.
95% of woman are immune to chicken pox, but if you have never had it, or are unsure as to whether you do, and you come into contact with a child who has it, it is best to speak to your doctor or GP when you have the chance.

]]> 2017-01-25 09:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149249695 Bacterial vaginosis lfountain2 https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149249952 Bacterial vaginosis (commonly known as BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. It's caused by an imbalance in the bacteria that live in your vagina. About 1 in 5 women have this infection at some point during pregnancy, though estimates vary widely.

Studies have shown that woman with BV are likely to have a low weight baby, a few other studies have also shown that it is linked with second-trimester miscarriage. Alot of women with BV end up delivering their baby prematurly however, dcotors are unsure of how or why these two things link. Most women with BV do have a normal pregnancy and BV normally resolves itself. You are more suceptical to sexual transmitted infections(STI's). BV can cause discharge to smell and make it painful when urinating, it is most common after sex.
]]> 2017-01-25 09:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149249952 Infections transmitted by cats https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149250830 Cat feocies can contain toxoplasma, which can cause toxoplasmosis if you come into contact with it. This can damage your baby if obtained during pregnancy. To reduce the risk of infection...
Avoid emptying a litter tray 
If nobody else can empty the litter tray, use disposable rubber gloves
avoid close contact with ill cats
Even if you do not have a cat, you should wear protective rubber gloves when gardening incase you come into contact with cat feocies
Wash hands and gloves after gardening 
If you do come into contact with cat feocies, wash hands thoroughly
Follow general hygiene rules.]]> 2017-01-25 09:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149250830 Symptoms•Thin grayish-white discharge•Pain during urination•Itching around the vagina Treatment BV sometimes goes away on its own. If you are in your first trimester, your doctor may wait to treat it until your second trimester. A course of antibiotics, usually Metronidazole or Clindamycin, generally does the trick. Prevention•Never sit around in a wet bathing suit or sweaty panties; always put on a clean pair of cotton underwear after you're finished swimming or working out.•Wear comfortable, cotton underwear that will allow air to circulate. Avoid tight pants, which can cause bacteria-inducing sweat.•Sleep without underwear--this can reduce your risk of infections.•Wipe front to back when you go to the bathroom. This will keep bacteria spreading from your anus to your vagina.•Skip bath oils -- they can trap bacteria.(http://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/aches-pains/pregnancy-vaginal-discharge-infections/) https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149252167 2017-01-25 09:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149252167 Dengue lfountain2 https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149252509 Dengue is an illness caused by a virus transmitted to people by certain mosquitoes. Dengue is especially dangerous for pregnant women because they can transmit the virus to their baby during pregncy or during birth. This may result in stillbirth, low birth weight, or premature birth. How dengue is treated
There is no medicine for dengue. Your provider will probably suggest treating the illness in these simple ways:

  • Get plenty of rest.
  • Drink lots of water to avoid dehydration.
  • Take acetaminophen to relieve fever and pain. (Don't take NSAIDS like ibuprofen or aspirin.)
]]> 2017-01-25 09:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149252509 https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149252873 2017-01-25 09:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149252873 https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149252880 We will come into a lot of viruses and illness throughout our lives, as part of our defence mechanism, the body makes antibodies to fight off these viruses. 
During pregnancy we need to be careful in order to keep both us and our unborn, unprotected babies healthy. ]]> 2017-01-25 09:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149252880 Infections During Pregnancy https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149254183 2017-01-25 09:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lfountain2/rj7fh0sfyvab/wish/149254183