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    Jul 25, 2008, 06:31 AM
    Eye infection.
    Do pregnant women get eye infections? And is it safe for the baby if u have an eye infection? 13 weeks pregnant... :confused:
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    Jul 25, 2008, 06:52 AM
    Yes, pregnant women get eye infections too... the benefit of treating the infection would outweigh any possible risk of the meds that might be used. If you have access to a nursing mother, breastmilk will often clear it up as well with no risk at all.
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    Jul 25, 2008, 08:20 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by DoulaLC
    Yes, pregnant women get eye infections too.....the benefit of treating the infection would outweigh any possible risk of the meds that might be used. If you have access to a nursing mother, breastmilk will often clear it up as well with no risk at all.
    Thanks so much.. I don't have access to a nursing mother.. is there any other way I can treat it... like do pregnant women often get an eye infection?
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