I'm 16 wks pregnant and think I may have been around someone that has measles....?

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I went to visit my dad today and found out my step brother has a rash. Its nor bright red, but is slightly raised. It looks a little like millions of pin pricks on his back, stomach and the tops of his legs. A few days ago, he had a few temperature but still seemed fine. He went to the Dr's today and they told his mother that the rash was viral. She also warned her to keep him away from pregnant women. The Dr was convinced the rash was not chicken pox or measles because he was not ill enough. The Dr found out that he hasn't had his MMR yet. My questions are...

If it is measles, will my unborn baby be ok? And does anyone have any idea on what the rash could be? Apart from saying it's viral the Dr didn't say much else! 

Thanks in Advance!

Becca · Accepted Answer

Sounds like it is measles! I would tel your doctor right away. However the concern is women contracting measles while pregnant. If you don't have any signs of a rash your probably aright! The measles virus can cause blindness and sterility in males of unborn children exposed to their mother having it during pregnancy. You probably got a vaccine for it when you were a kid. I know this because with my second they tested to make sure I had the antibodies for not getting things like measles! For some reason my body had stopped making the antibodies! I was told to stay away from anyone sick to prevent my child being exposed if I caught it! As long as you have not developed symptoms I am in the understanding you and baby will be OK. However don't play around with an exposure like this and let your doctor know ASAP! Good luck!

TeGo · Answer

How old is your stepbrother that he hasn't had his MMR?  Have you had your MMR?  Bottom line is that you need to contact your doctor and tell him exactly what is going on, so he can keep an eye on you and tell you what to watch out for.  In the mean time avoid your father's family completely until your stepbrother is completely over this.  

To answer your questions: The baby is in danger only if you actually contract measles while pregnant or receive the vaccine while pregnant.  There are lots of different rashes that are viral, there is no way we could know whether or not it is measles.

Anonymous · Answer

Have you had the MMR vaccine? If so there are no problems.

The rash could be a multitude of things. It's very unlikely it is the measles because most people are immune from the MMR vaccine.

jackmatt · Answer

It all depends on your immunity to measles. You should be immune if you had your MMR shots as a child. Your dr. can test your immunity with a blood test, but if you are not immune & you in fact were exposed, your baby could be at risk. In this case, there is nothing you can do, but if you are immune then you should be fine. If you are not immune, but was not exposed, you should avoid this in the future if known & then you should receive an MMR booster after delivery.
OB/GYN RN

ME · Answer

I think you should contact your doctor. And tell them your situation. At my first prenatal appt. I had blood work done. And that's how I found out I am immune to german measles. You may possibly be immune to german measles. But I would definitely contact your doctor and see what they say.

2-8.2-11.3-17 · Answer

If the kids doctor said it was not measles then you should be ok. Ask your own doctor just to be safe.

Acelin Gwen&#39;s Mommy · Answer

do you have the measles vaccine shot? i got mine way back when.

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