FWH Group A Infections in pregnancy Group by Lynne Fountain https://padlet.com/lfountain2/szaw2buusksx Made with a quick smile en-us 2017-02-01 19:44:24 UTC 2024-10-31 22:28:14 UTC hello@padlet.com CMV: https://padlet.com/lfountain2/szaw2buusksx/wish/152713149 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


]]> 2017-02-09 09:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lfountain2/szaw2buusksx/wish/152713149 Animal faeces https://padlet.com/lfountain2/szaw2buusksx/wish/152713276 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.]]> 2017-02-09 09:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lfountain2/szaw2buusksx/wish/152713276 UTI - Urinary tract infections https://padlet.com/lfountain2/szaw2buusksx/wish/152714704
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]]> 2017-02-09 09:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lfountain2/szaw2buusksx/wish/152714704 Infections in pregnancy https://padlet.com/lfountain2/szaw2buusksx/wish/152714769 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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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]]> 2017-02-09 10:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lfountain2/szaw2buusksx/wish/152720254