Management of chickenpox in pregnancy Chickenpox in pregnancy poses a serious risk to mother and fetus. By Dr Judith A Troughton and Dr Peter V Coyle by Dr Judith A Troughton and Dr Peter V Coyle Chickenpox occurs throughout the year in the UK (Photograph: SPL) Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up