| Doc Title | Chickenpox in Pregnancy: What you need to know |
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| Author(s) | Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists |
| Abstract | This information is aimed at women who are thinking of becoming pregnant or are already pregnant.
It tells them what chicken pox is
Why it is important to avoid contact with chicken pox while pregnant
About the most effective treatments available in the UK for them and their baby should they come into contact with chicken pox while pregnant
It also aims to help the healthcare team make best decisions about care
It explains what chicken pox is, what chicken pox could mean for their baby, how they and/or their baby can be treated and the risks |
| Publisher | Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists |
| Source | Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists |
| Publication Type | Care guideline, Factsheet, Public leaflet |
| Category | Control, Prevention |
| Level of Evidence | Evidence cited |
| Coverage | National |
| Format | Pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Rights | Free |
| Date of publishing | 04/01/2003 |
| Date of last revision by publisher | 11/01/2008 |
| Date of posting | 04/30/2007 |
| Date of last review by us | 01/04/2011 |