Whether the fetus can develop healthily actually largely depends on whether the pregnant woman's body is healthy. Pregnant women do not have significant physical problems during pregnancy, so the babies they give birth to usually have other conditions. Many pregnant women may worry that their condition will affect the fetus. So, does shingles have an impact on the fetus?
Herpes zoster has a certain impact on the fetus. Herpes zoster is a virus that lurks in the body and becomes more active when the immune system is relatively low. Herpes zoster can affect fetal growth and development, causing fetal deformities, brain atrophy, cerebellar hypoplasia, and other issues.
When experiencing symptoms of shingles during pregnancy, do not scratch casually as it can easily allow other bacteria to enter the body through the wound, and scratching casually can easily cause wound infection and inflammation. When encountering symptoms of herpes zoster, it is necessary to go to the hospital for timely treatment, and ask the doctor to prescribe medication according to the pregnant woman's physical condition. Pregnant women need to follow the doctor's instructions to take medication correctly.
During the period of suffering from herpes zoster, the diet should be light and avoid foods that can easily cause inflammation of the wound, such as spicy, fried, greasy and other highly stimulating foods. During the process of medication treatment, it is important to schedule regular follow-up appointments and ideally check the growth of the fetus regularly.
