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A member asked:
Will a staph skin infection harm my unborn baby?
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Probably not.: Staphylococcus skin infections are typically localized to the skin and pose no risk to unborn babies -- but the infection needs to be treated before it can cause any harm to you. See your obstetrician.
Answered 3/6/2013
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Can't reach it: Only infections that enter your blood or travel up the birth canal can get to the baby. Staph skin infections do not.Vaginal infections would generally never have a chance to get through to baby unless the bag of waters was leaking. Take care of yourself & you/baby will be fine.
Answered 5/10/2017
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