Hi,I am 34 weeks gestation last week I broke out in a rash and bumps all over my body. My OBGYN tested me for salts as well as treted me with benadryl cream. Ever since i went into preterm labor. This morning I found bed bugs in my bed which would explain my bumps. Is this in anyway affecting my pregnancy.
Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor with your medical question you are concerned that you have come in contact with bed bugs and their bites have affected your pregnancy. Bed bugs are more of a nuisance and are not associated with any known disease. To get rid of the infestation you may need to have a professional exterminator. The bed bugs live not only in the mattress but also among the bed frame and carpeting around the frame. You can treat your areas with calamine lotion and will resolve over time Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your medical concerns and questions