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Can people with genital herpes still have more children? |
i'm 22 and married and i'm 5 months pregnant with my second child (his first) we want more children in the future when we finally get over this and learn to cope with it. In our relationship neither one of us are promiscious we are monogamous to each other and I just need some answers. Absolutely you can and NO you do not have to deliver them c-section. I would say about 5-10% of my patients state they have a history of genital herpes on their prenatals (and those are just the ones who admit it) and many of them delivery vaginally. It depends greatly on how long you've had it and how frequent your outbreaks are and how good you are at recognizing them and dealing with them. Our OBs usually puts our patients on Valtrex prophylactically before delivery. I believe in the last two years I've only had one patient who had an outbreak during delivery and in that case, yes, she was delivered by c-section. However, this treatment plan needs to be discussed with you OB as many of them will have different opinions on a safe course of action. Just wanted to let you know that herpes isn't as horrible as it seems at first, most people adjust to it and live their lives just fine without any significant difference, especially if you are already married. And the first outbreak is always the worst, it won't always be like it is now. Read your question again and realized you are pregnant now. Since you are having your first outbreak now and are already five months pregnant, the doctor may feel more comfortable giving you a c-section since the infection is so recent. Source(s): OB nurse you can but you have to deliver them C section Definitely. Just make sure your ob/gyn knows...C-section is often performed to prevent the child from picking up the virus during delivery. Yes. C-section Pregnant women who have had genital herpes or any type of genital sores or blisters in the past should always tell their obstetricians before delivery. In some cases, other delivery options - like a cesarean section - can prevent HSV2 from being passed to the newborn. If the mother is having her first outbreak while she is pregnant, she is more likely to pass the virus to her baby. If the outbreak is not the first one, the baby's risk of getting the virus is very low. Babies born with herpes may be premature or may die, or they may have brain damage, severe rashes, or eye problems. Doctors may do a C-section to deliver a baby if the mother has herpes lesions near the birth canal to help prevent passing the virus. Also, acyclovir can help babies born with herpes if they are treated right away. It is not yet known if all genital herpes drugs are safe for pregnant women to take. Some doctors may recommend acyclovir be taken either as a pill or through an IV (a needle into a vein) during pregnancy. Let your doctor know if you have genital herpes, even if you are not having an outbreak. He or she will help you manage it safely during pregnancy. http://www.herpes.com/pregnancy.shtml... http://www.marchofdimes.com/professional... yes but i think you can pass it on the the baby. to reduce the chance its better if you get a c section when the baby is born. yes, in case of an out break around or while delivery they will recommend a c-section |
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