Pregnancy, Symptoms, and Risk of Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease

What Happens When a Pregnant Woman Contracts Lyme Disease that has been through a tick bite?

If a pregnant woman is bitten by a tick and contracts Lyme disease, it can result in an infection of the placenta. Her unborn child then faces the risk of contracting the disease. There are cases of stillbirth caused by Lyme disease, but such cases are uncommon. Be aware of your body and consult your physician with questions.

Pregnant woman holding belly, outdoors, mid section

No cases have been reported regarding adverse effects to the fetus when the mother receives proper antibiotic treatment immediately. Plus, no cases have been reported thus far, regarding transfer of the disease through breast feeding.

Keep an open eye to the following

Symptoms of Lyme Disease

  • Unusual chills, fever, sweats or flushing
  • Unusual weight loss or gain
  • Unusual hair loss
  • Tiredness, lack of stamina, fatigue
  • Swollen glands
  • Throat sore
  • Pelvic Pain or testicle pain
  • Bladder irritable or poor function
  • Unusual menstrual irregularity
  • Sexual – loss of libido, dysfunction
  • Abdominal pains or poor digestion
  • Regularity changes- diarrhea, constipation
  • Sore ribs or pain in chest
  • Pulse skips
  • Pain or swelling in joints: Which ones?
  • Breast Pain, unexplained milk production
  • Joint and back stiffness
  • Muscle twitching: especially in face
  • Hear or feel cracking when turning neck
  • Cramps or pain in muscles
  • Neck pain or stiffness
  • Headache
  • Blurry Vision, sensitive to light
  • Ear pain, sensitive to sounds
  • Occasional Vertigo, poor balance
  • Sudden need to lie down or sit
  • Suddenly unable to spell simple works
  • Short term memory poor
  • Concentration difficulties
  • Getting lost, hard to find car in parking lot
  • Mood swings, feeling anger, depression
  • Sleep disturbances – Wake early etc.
  • Tremors
  • Swollen tissue, rashes, oozing fluid
  • More sensitive to alcoholic drinks, exaggerated, worst hangover
  • Knee, hip, shoulder joint replacement
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Muscle twisting and pulling in late stages
  • Rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, swelling of joints

Who Is Most at Risk of Being Bitten by Infectious Ticks?

People who are fond of going to woodlands in North America, UK and some parts of Europe are at a higher risk of being bitten by ticks and suffering from Lyme disease.

Most cases of tick bites have been reported during late spring, autumn or early summer. These are the times of the year when people love to partake in outdoor activities. It is also the times when tick activity is highest.

While the risk may be lower, do not assume there is zero risk of contracting Lyme disease if you do not spend time outdoors. Experts report that the ticks which are carriers of Lyme disease can also be found on birds, chipmunks, and mice.

This means that even if you spend most of your time at your home you cannot be guaranteed that you will not get bitten by a tick and risk contracting Lyme disease.