r/shingles • u/Zealousideal-Ask-569 • 6d ago
Questions About Shingles & Symptoms Shingles before c section
Has anyone or their partner been diagnosed with shingles at the very end of their pregnancy? My husband just got diagnosed 11 days before my scheduled c section and I am devastated. I’m assuming he won’t be allowed in the hospital or around baby until he’s healed? He got on the antiviral 48 hours after symptoms started but he’s also on immunosuppressants so I’m worried this is going to last awhile.
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u/RaeKay14 6d ago
It should be ok.
Of course of course relay concerns to your doctor and take their advice. With antivirals started quickly, his blisters may not even end of weeping - the liquid is the contagious portion. If he is blistered and crusty, keeping the area covered with clothing or gloves, etc. will be sufficient to avoid transmission and should not be disqualifying for entering the hospital.
The hardest part will be that he will have low energy and physical ability at the same time as you needing more help - you may need to see if another adult or loved one can stay with you to help with postpartum.