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I was diagnosed w/ genital herpes. I would like to know how this could effect having a child or if it is possible to have a safe pregnancy and delivery? I really want to have kids in the future. So, can you please try to tell me all the information I need to know? Thank You.
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Answer:
by Yvonne Fulbright: (05/24/2004)
You are right to be concerned about how herpes can affect your child during pregnancy and delivery. When a woman is infected with genital herpes, her infant does face a higher risk of mortality and a higher risk of developing a central nervous system infection after he/she is born.
A big factor as to whether or not your infant will be infected has to do with whether or not you have an outbreak during your pregnancy or delivery, and whether or not you are being treated for herpes. Another factor is whether or not you you have a natural childbirth or have a C-section. Once pregnant, the earlier you see a physician, the better. That way, the physician can determine if the infection is active enough to affect your infant, and will opt whether or not you should have a C-section during childbirth.
Know that anti-viral chemotherapy can help to reduce these risks. Furthermore, consulting with an OB/GYN physician can help you to better determine your risks.
Thank you for visiting the Sexual Health Network. Reviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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