Exposure to human Parvovirus or 5th disease and pregnancy

[Arcadia]

My dd 4.5 has fifth disease, which is a viral infection caused by parvovirus and produces a high fever and a red face that turns into a Lacey rash on the body. It is a common childhood illness but can cause complications in a small number of pg women if contracted in first half of pg. I am 14 weeks pg and my dad (a dr) has assured me I likely have immunity already. But I am thinking I should prob check for immunity via a blood test. I hate dr google, so can anyone share anymore info or experiences?

[jellybean88]

My pregnant friend just had the same problem she just went in for a blood test and found out she had already been exposed as a child

[human bean]

I was exposed in my first tri with DD too and had the test to find out I was immune already. I had the test just to know one way or another rather than go crazy worrying when I might not have had to.

[Shanti]

Arcadia, how did you go?

[Arcadia]

Oh thanks for bumping this, I kept meaning to update it

So my first blood tests were negative to IgG and Igm antibodies meaning I hadn't ever been exposed (and therefore had no immunity). My ds then got the virus while we were away and the dr recommend I do repeat bloods because I would likely be infected.
Luckily for me the repeat blood tests again showed negative to antibodies meaning I managed to not contract the virus, despite caring for two sick kids.

My 20 week ultrasound showed a healthy bub and so I have almost forgotten the whole thing.

It was certainly more than a mild illness for my kids, but luckily I escaped!

[Shanti]

That's great news to hear Arcadia!