Post by nicola1712 on Jun 24, 2009 18:58:15 GMT
Hi all
I am 23 weeks pregnant and am a supply teacher. Worked in a school this morning who very helpfully informed me as I was LEAVING that the school (and many others in the area) had had an outbreak of slapped cheek syndrome and had heard it was dangerous for pregnant women to be around it/catch it.
They said they had told my agency, but the agency obviously didn't mention it to me, and that it was worse if under 20 weeks. Well being the worrier I am I am now stressing cos am only 23 weeks.
Spoke to my midwife this afternoon and she said should be ok but not to teach again for few weeks till it had run its course.
Had a go at the agency and they have come back saying they knew nothing about it. Am not bothered who said what, am just worried for me and baby now. And am not working anymore!!
Anyone had any experience of this/can reassure me?!
xx
I am 23 weeks pregnant and am a supply teacher. Worked in a school this morning who very helpfully informed me as I was LEAVING that the school (and many others in the area) had had an outbreak of slapped cheek syndrome and had heard it was dangerous for pregnant women to be around it/catch it.
They said they had told my agency, but the agency obviously didn't mention it to me, and that it was worse if under 20 weeks. Well being the worrier I am I am now stressing cos am only 23 weeks.
Spoke to my midwife this afternoon and she said should be ok but not to teach again for few weeks till it had run its course.
Had a go at the agency and they have come back saying they knew nothing about it. Am not bothered who said what, am just worried for me and baby now. And am not working anymore!!
Anyone had any experience of this/can reassure me?!
xx
