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Pregnant. Got Stung By Wasp On Finger. Will It Have Any Impact On Baby?

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Posted on Sat, 4 Aug 2012
Question: I am 28 weeks pregnent and got stung by wasp or bee on my finger today. I just want to find out if it will impact my baby.
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Answered by Dr. Minoo Bhagia (1 hour later)
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No it will not affect your baby as you are having third trimester and the period of organogenesis is first trimester.

There can be local irritation and pain for which you can apply local heat with analgesic ointment.

You can take paracetamol if there is redness and inflammation.

Take care

Best wishes
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Pregnant. Got Stung By Wasp On Finger. Will It Have Any Impact On Baby?

Hello

Thanks for writing to us

No it will not affect your baby as you are having third trimester and the period of organogenesis is first trimester.

There can be local irritation and pain for which you can apply local heat with analgesic ointment.

You can take paracetamol if there is redness and inflammation.

Take care

Best wishes