Strep Throat During Pregnancy: Risks & Precautions

Question
I am currently 7w3d pregnant and am caring for a 3-year-old daughter who has strep throat.  Is this a major concern while I am pregnant?  What precautions can I take to avoid contracting strep from my daughter?  Thank you.

Answer
Try to avoid close contact while your daughter is ill. Drink plenty of fluids. If you develop a sore throat, have your throat cultured to see if you have a strep infection. If so, you will need antibiotics, even if you are pregnant. If you treat it quickly enough, it will not cause you any problems. If you don't get sick, there will be no problem for the pregnancy at all.