Hi everyone i know its probably a bit of a silly question but, my OH has chicken pox at the mo but not all over only a segmant of his body, is it safe for us to sleep in the same bed while he has it, iv had it before but worried about bump? xx

Honestly I would call the doctor to double check, although you should be immune to it since you have had it before you just never know.

so long as you've had it b4 its fine. If you are really concerned speak to midwife and they can do a blood test to check for immunity.

its just hes over tonight and has to go away for a week so would be nice to cuddle up 2 him, thankx x

If you've had chicken pox before then yes, if no then the doctor will probably tell you to stay away from him because getting chicken pox early in your pregnancy can cause problems for the baby.

Pregnant women who have a history of a previous chicken pox infection or who have been immunized have antibodies to the virus. These antibodies are transferred to the infant through the placenta throughout the pregnancy. Therefore, pregnant women who are immune and are exposed to someone with chicken pox do not need to worry about complications for themselves or their infant.

A baby being infected by chicken pox even when Mummy is not immune, is very rare and minimal. x

You should be immune if you have had it, but see your GP for a blood test if that makes you feel better

Thanks, waste of time anyway we broke up last night lol thanx anyway everyone.

Aww sorry to hear that. Hope your ok?

yh well i have to be it takes time but it sort of was coming if u no wot i mean lol thanx