strep throat and pregnancy

[Pretty Pistol]

I'm pretty sure I have strep throat. My father, younger sister and husband have contracted it within the last two weeks and I've woken up feeling sick the last 2 days. Will it be safe for me to take antibiotics so early in pregnancy.. Should I schedule too see a doctor tomorrow or will it go away on its own..will strep throat hurt my developing baby?

 

[katy1310]

I've got tonsilitis at the moment which is maybe similar, and the doctor gave me penicillin. She promised me it was safe but that it only had a one in five chance of working, depending on whether it was viral or bacterial. She also said that an anaesthetic throat spray which I got from Boots was safe - it's brilliant and completely numbs my throat.

Just make sure you rest a lot and drink plenty. Hope you feel better soon.

xx