Patient's question:
My child has been unwell recently. My sister came to visit the child today, but my child has hand, foot, and mouth disease. My sister is four months pregnant and insists on hugging the child. I'm very worried and don't know if hand, foot, and mouth disease affects pregnant women.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you explained, there should be absolutely no problem, because hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious illness that commonly occurs in children under the age of six or eight. Therefore, it is recommended that you and your family do not need to worry too much. For safety, pregnant women should change into fresh clothes immediately after coming home, and it is also advisable to drink more water. During pregnancy, it is best not to come into contact with patients who have contagious diseases, and it is also best to avoid crowded places as much as possible.