Can a female that has type 2 herpes pass it on to the baby, what are the possibilities of not passing it on??
2007-05-15 06:33:39 · 9 answers · asked by new jeroo dime 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If you are having a herpes outbreak in your genitals when you go into labour there is a chance you will pass it on. If you have an outbreak near term you will have to discuss the risks of a vaginal delivery vs the risks of a c-section. You should do your own research as well as doctors tend to downplay the risks of c-sections.
If you only have herpes around your lips or somewhere else there is no chance of passing it on during labour. However you can pass it on after delivery and you should discuss this with your doctor. The best thing of course is to always wash your hands before touching the baby, and avoid touching any open sores.
http://www.herpes.com/pregnancy.shtml
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/pregcomplications/1360877.html
http://www.herpesalliance.org/resources_04.htm
http://www.herpeshealth.com/pregnancy/pregnant_with_herpes.asp
2007-05-15 06:45:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
there is no vertical transmission. means during pregnancy u dont pass it to baby by blood. but at the time of delivery you can pass it to baby. so C-section is good if you are still infected at time of delivery. go to doctor and get treated herpes first.
2007-05-15 13:46:58 · answer #2 · answered by vindiesl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a very high chance of passing it on to the baby during delivery. Most generally, you will have to have a C-section to prevent this.
2007-05-15 13:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you could pass it to your baby if you have any active lesions during labor and childbirth. Your dr. may prescribe antivirals for you to prevent that from happening.
2007-05-15 13:43:37 · answer #4 · answered by mornnglry 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. you can pass the disease if you have a normal delivery, that is if you deliver your baby passing through the vagina. but you can prevent this through Caesarian type of delivery.
2007-05-15 13:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by elainelainelain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you will have to have c section
2007-05-15 13:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by carly sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to ask your doctor this. only he can answer that
2007-05-15 13:37:08 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont know but thats scary:(
2007-05-15 13:36:35 · answer #8 · answered by Jay 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, that can't happen.
2007-05-15 13:36:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋