Can a woman with genital herpes have a child vaginally with the aid of anti-virals?

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Can a woman with genital herpes have a child vaginally with the aid of anti-virals?

I am 21 weeks and 5 days pregnant with my second child. with my first I didn't have genital herpes, but with with this one I do. My dr. said that he will give me anti-virals 2 weeks before and during my due date to fight off an outbreak so I won't have to have an C-section so I can have my child vaginally because i'm scared of being cut.

2007-04-04 16:38:00 · 2 answers · asked by Shari Alexis 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs

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yes you can?

2007-04-04 19:34:10 · answer #1 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes you can have a vaginal delivery as long as there is no outbreak at the time of labor. All women with herpes should be given anti-virals beginning around 36 weeks to prevent an outbreak and C/S

2007-04-04 17:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋