What are the risks of chickenpox during pregnancy?
Chickenpox during pregnancy can cause complications both for the pregnant woman and the unborn baby. However, the risk of complications is low. It’s rare to get chickenpox when you’re pregnant. In the UK, it’s estimated that about three in every 1,000 women (0.3%) catch chickenpox during pregnancy. Most pregnant women who get chickenpox recover, with no adverse effects on the baby.
