What Pregnant Women Should Know About Fifth Disease

Organizations & Resources:

• Children's Hospital Boston - Offers a comprehensive checklist about fifth disease and warnings regarding the use of certain medications.


• Children's Hospital Los Angeles - Offers a plethora of information on syndromes, diseases and conditions.


• C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan Presents information about recent studies and advances in the treatment of numerous childhood diseases.


• March of Dimes - A leader in helping to prevent birth defects, this organization offers information on a number of common complications and infections for pregnant women to keep on their radar.


• Mayo Clinic - Offers in-depth health information for the prevention and treatment of conditions that affect all ages.


• Nemours Foundation - Offers "doctor-approved" health and well-being information for infants through teens on fifth disease and other conditions.


• New York State Department of Health - Offers a complete breakdown on the cause, prevention and treatment of fifth disease, as well as links to other resources.


• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - You'll find an array of information on infectious and chronic diseases, as well as facts on environmental health threats.

Kathy Sena is a freelance writer specializing in health and parenting issues. Angela Scott, a special sections editor for United Parenting Publications, also contributed to this piece.