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Can someone with oral herpes on both mouth and vaginal area go through a natural birth? or do they need to have a c-section?
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Depends: A cesarean is needed if you have an active genital outbreak in labor. Just having a history is not a reason for the surgery.
Answered 10/12/2012
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Depends: The greatest risk is for babies born during an initial genital outbreak, with as many as 30% acquiring a serious infection.(deadly) If identified in early labor, c-section delivery can avoid passing the illness.In women with recurrent outbreaks, active or inactive,about 4% of newborns will pick up the disease during vaginal delivery. Use of oral meds to suppress outbreaks can help.
Answered 11/26/2017
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