View Full Version : urgent! advice about rash, possibly slap cheek
ziggy
16-09-2014, 03:21 PM
i have just got little one up from nap, he has bright red rash on cheeks as well as arms and legs. Mummy is pregnant. have sent message for her to come up
oh dear not looking forward to telling other mums
anyone else seen this so red and over so much of the body?
lisbet
16-09-2014, 03:43 PM
The rash can be on the body as well as the cheeks, so it does sound like it could be. Mum should take LO to the doctor for a diagnosis. If it is, then they can test Mum for antibodies to it. How many weeks is she? Risk is smaller after 20 weeks. Well wishes to everyone! x
ziggy
16-09-2014, 04:41 PM
The rash can be on the body as well as the cheeks, so it does sound like it could be. Mum should take LO to the doctor for a diagnosis. If it is, then they can test Mum for antibodies to it. How many weeks is she? Risk is smaller after 20 weeks. Well wishes to everyone! x
thanx, they have gone to doctors, mummy is 31 weeks so should be ok