If a pregnant mother has a herpes outbreak, will the dr. choose to do a C-section?

Question

I remember hearing this years ago. This has never happened to anyone I know personally. I was wondering if anyone could confirm it. It makes sense to me because if the herpes virus infects the baby, especially in the eyes, it can cause some serious complications.

Answer 1

Yes, it is customary for a cesarean section to be performed if the mother is having a current herpes outbreak.

Answer 2

The dr may choose to do a C-Section just because the mother has herpes...whether she has an outbreak or not. Hopefully the pregnant mother told her dr that she has herpes so that they know...also...the mother could take some meds to make sure that she does not get an outbreak before the labor. The herpes virus is fatal to babies...so keep that in mind.

Answer 3

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Answer 5

Most of the time, if a mother even has herpes, the doctor will recommend a c-section to aviod the risk of mom having an outbreak while in labor. Just as a precaution.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

If a pregnant woman has a diagnosis of genital herpes (HSV-2), she will have a cervical culture done once a week 4-6 weeks prior to her due date. If active herpes is present at the time of delivery, a C-section will be done to prevent transmission to the neonate.

Answer 8

# It is difficult for a mother to pass on herpes to her newborn unless she has contacted herpes during the last three months of pregnancy or if she has active herpes during delivery. In that case, doctors recommend cesarean section.
more- http://www.doctorgoodskin.com/ds/genitalherpes/facts.php
more facts-
# Genital herpes has a phase called prodrome. During this phase, you get sensations such as tingling, itching or some pain, etc. You then know that the herpes will break out in a few days - a day or two or more.

# Genital herpes can easily spread during this prodrome period or during active outbreak. It may also spread when no outward signs are present, because the virus remains active on the skin.

# Genital herpes commonly gets transferred through skin cuts or mucous membranes. Oral cavity, vagina, anus and glans penis are all covered with mucous membrane.

# Genital herpes does not cause serious health problems, but a person suffering from it is more susceptible to get HIV.

# Asymptomatic reactivation or asymptomatic shedding is the phase during which herpes can spread without any outward sign.

# Anti-viral therapy can reduce the probability of spread. Your doctor will tell you about it.

# Herpes is diagnosed with viral culture during active outbreaks. During dormancy (no visible signs), a blood test can be done. But these tests are not very accurate.

# If a person has cold sores and performs oral sex, his/her partner may get genital herpes with virus type 1.

# The herpes virus cannot live long on dead surfaces such as toilet seats, towels, etc. It is rare to contact herpes from these objects.

# Herpes is caused by viruses HSV1 and HSV2. HSV1 commonly causes oral herpes or cold sores and HSV2 normally causes genital herpes. However both these viruses can be found in oral cavity or near/on genitals.

# HSV2, which commonly causes genital herpes, may be present in the mouth but it rarely affects the mouth.

# Use of ointments or creams on genital herpes may slow down treatment. Speak to your doctor about this before using any thing.

Answer 9

I have a friend with genital warts and she delivered vaginally, but I know herpes can be different because of the risk of eye and other infections in the child. I know they usually just give women medication for it while pregnant, but I'm not for sure.