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Does Having Conjunctivitis During Pregnancy Harm The Baby?

Hi Im on my 27th week of pregnancy and I got conjuntivitis from my husband. Its very infectious. I am worried because he is only cleaning his eyes, and I may not give myself this luxury if there is any chance the disease will reach my baby and harm his eyes. Is there anything I may take to prevent this and heal faster? I am allergic to tetracyclin. Thank you, Vanessa
Fri, 9 Oct 2015
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Hello, and I hope I can help you today.

Most conjunctivitis, especially if it is very contagious, is vital, meaning that you do not need an antibiotic to treat it. But even if you do, no drops you place in your eye are exposed to the baby so you can have the same treatment as someone who isn't pregnant. Yoi can rinse your eyes with saline solution, as it sounds like your husband does, or use eye drops prescribed by your physician. Either way there is no reason you need to be afraid to treat your conjunctivitis.

I hope I was able to answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.

Best wishes, Dr Brown
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Does Having Conjunctivitis During Pregnancy Harm The Baby?

Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Most conjunctivitis, especially if it is very contagious, is vital, meaning that you do not need an antibiotic to treat it. But even if you do, no drops you place in your eye are exposed to the baby so you can have the same treatment as someone who isn t pregnant. Yoi can rinse your eyes with saline solution, as it sounds like your husband does, or use eye drops prescribed by your physician. Either way there is no reason you need to be afraid to treat your conjunctivitis. I hope I was able to answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, Dr Brown