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Chickenpox during Pregnancy
My friend is 6 weeks pregnant and she got infected with chickenpox in 4-5 weeks of pregnancy. She had her ultrasound sound at 6 weeks 2 days and there is a heartbeat. Her doctor suggested not to continue with pregnancy as she got chickenpox and this could lead to risk in the pregnancy. I would like to know if this opinion of the doctor is correct or there is any other way/medication by which she can continue with pregnancy without any risk.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Suma Shet
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
3 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Yes there is chances of anomaly In 40-50 percent of cases
It’s a high chance
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
29 yrs exp
Bhopal
Consult please. .
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
20 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Doctor is absolutely correct
Contracting chickenpox in the first trimester can lead to congenital malformations in the baby
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