well, i just had a herpes test yesterday, they said they think i may have herpes b/c i have a bump, but they're not for sure. if i do have herpes what are the chances of my baby[s] gettin herpes when i deliver them?I'm not pregnant, but of course i do plan on having kids after i get out of college, But they wouldn't do a C-Section would they? Don't answer if you don't know, I just wanna know is there more of a chance the baby won't get it or is it a good chance..And also is it true that people with herpes get more yeast infections and BV?
2007-09-27 00:44:10 · 9 answers · asked by kristy_danielle06 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Genital herpes is VERY RARELY spread by birth. In fact, less than 0.1% of babies born in the United States each year get neonatal herpes. If a woman with genital herpes is having an outbreak at the time of delivery, she'll more than likely have a C-section delivery to prevent the baby from contracting the virus. If the woman is NOT having an outbreak then it is perfectly fine to have a normal vaginal birth. Of course it's always important to talk to your doctor about this when the time comes.
Babies are most at risk for neonatal herpes if the mother contracts genital herpes late in pregnancy. This is because a newly infected mother does not have antibodies against the virus, so there is no natural protection for the baby during birth. In addition, a new herpes infection is frequently active, so there is an increased possibility the virus will be present in the birth canal during delivery.
Women who acquire genital herpes before they become pregnant have a very low risk of transmitting the virus to their babies. This is because their immune systems make antibodies that are temporarily passed to the baby through the placenta. Even if herpes is active in the birth canal during delivery, the antibodies help protect the baby. In addition, if a mother knows she has genital herpes, her doctor or midwife can take steps to protect the baby.
I've had genital herpes for 6+ years and I'm planning on having a vaginal birth when I become pregnant, unless of course I'm having an outbreak at the time of delivery.
Also, women with genital herpes don't get BV or yeast infections any more or less that a woman without genital herpes. BV and yeast infections are caused by an imbalance of the "good" and "bad" bacteria that are naturally found in the vagina. Any woman can develop these infections whether they have a STD or not.
Take care and good luck to you!
Check out the link below for more information:
http://www.ashastd.org/herpes/herpes_learn_pregnancy.cfm
2007-09-27 12:55:04 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-01 11:16:17 · answer #2 · answered by Lucio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 17:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is much better to already be infected with herpes BEFORE you get pregnant than to acquire it during pregnancy.
If you acquire it during pregnancy, the chance of transmitting it to your baby is significant. If it is acquired during the second half of the pregnancy the transmission rates are 30-50%
In a women with prior infection (as may be in your case) the risk of vertical tranmsission is 2-4%. If you become pregnant and have had an outbreak within the previous year, you will probably be put on medication (prophylactically) at around 36 weeks gestation until delivery (acyclovir 400mg 3x/day).
Transmission can occur at the time of delivvery, with or without lesions present, due to asymptomatic shedding. The treatment reduces the the risk of viral shedding which in turn reduces the possibility of needing a cesarean section.
If genital lesions (or the prodromal symptoms: burning, itching, tingling) are present at the time of delivery, a C-section is recommended. In the event of ruptured membranes, C-section is thought to confer protection, ideally if performed within less than 4 hours.
**If you have an HSV-1 genital infection, the # of outbreaks is usually less so there would be a decreased risk (in general) of vertical transmission to your baby**
As far as herpes infection increasing the # of yeast infections/BV...... I don't know of any direct correllation between the two. However, a person with a genital herpes infection is at greater risk of acquiring HIV (should they be exposed) and HIV infection can cause an increased number of yeast infections and BV. I'm not saying you have HIV, just that it is a POSSIBLE answer to why you may be experiencing more vaginal yeast infections/BV. So, if you haven't been tested, I would recommend it. It's never a bad idea!
Hope this helps
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2015-07-09 02:27:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a good chance your baby won't get herpes. It all depends If you are having a out break on your genitals than you have to get a c section. If the doctor see you have no herpes on you genitals you can deliver vaginally
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2007-09-27 01:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by Talk Talk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-14 22:03:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're getting way too ahead of yourself, you don't even know if you have herpes, and now you're talking about c-sections, and infecting your baby with herpes, get your test first, then come about the situation, and you mentioned that you had a single bump, to me that doesn't sound like herpes, herpes comes in clusters of painful open lesions/blisters, get your test results back first, then work around your situation, but i doubt you have herpes
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2015-02-21 12:29:07 · answer #9 · answered by Irma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the studies do not say that people with HSV get more BV/YI.
if you had just the PCR swab - then it may say negitive, but it cannot be totally trusted. if you got the IgG type specific blood test you need to wait at least 12-16 weeks after your first symptoms for the test to be read correctly. Most women with HSV do not have c-sections. check out the westover heights clinic for lots of info about HSv infections
2007-09-27 05:48:20 · answer #10 · answered by sandi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋