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Pregnant, Got Bed Bug Bite And Have Scars On Body. Will It Affect My Baby?
Posted on
Mon, 5 Aug 2013
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Mon, 5 Aug 2013
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Mon, 2 Sep 2013
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Hi,welcome to XXXXXXX and thanks for the query.
No. It wont harm your baby so dont be anxious and stressed about it. bed bugs are not known to transmit any infectious agents and there is no reported case of bad effect on pregnancy even after so many bites. If you dont have allergic reaction (which would be manifested within minutes and hours after bites) there is no any concerns about your health too.
Just wash it with mild soap,and mix of water and baking soda if you have and avoid contact with bugs.
There are certain creams which can help too and you can find it in pharmacy.
Wish you good health. If you have any questions I ll be glad to help.Regards
No. It wont harm your baby so dont be anxious and stressed about it. bed bugs are not known to transmit any infectious agents and there is no reported case of bad effect on pregnancy even after so many bites. If you dont have allergic reaction (which would be manifested within minutes and hours after bites) there is no any concerns about your health too.
Just wash it with mild soap,and mix of water and baking soda if you have and avoid contact with bugs.
There are certain creams which can help too and you can find it in pharmacy.
Wish you good health. If you have any questions I ll be glad to help.Regards
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