2007-10-23 19:11:24 · 15 answers · asked by rowdy rick 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
No, the baby will NOT automatically get herpes during birth if the mother has the virus.
Genital herpes is VERY RARELY spread by birth though. 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.
Take care!
Check out the link below for more information:
http://www.ashastd.org/herpes/herpes_learn_pregnancy.cfm
2007-10-23 22:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-04 10:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-13 11:04:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-15 02:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Women who acquire genital herpes before they become pregnant have a very low risk of transmitting the virus to their babies said a kind mother with herpes on positivesingles.com, we like her baby coz they a so lovely although not so healthy
2007-10-24 02:50:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the baby does not get it. A doctor will only do a C Section because the baby is in danger if delivered vaginally. Women with genital warts need to make sure that their doctor is fully aware of this.
2007-10-23 19:28:38 · answer #7 · answered by Paramedic Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the woman is experiencing a flare up at the time of labour, the doctor may even suggest a ceaser because the baby is at risk of also being infected and may even become blind.
2007-10-23 21:40:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-02-21 03:58:56 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there are active lesions present, then yes, the virus can transfer to the baby, causing blindness and other problems.
2007-10-23 19:14:01 · answer #10 · answered by lyllyan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋