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I want to know if i can transmit herpes during pregnancy to my unborn child. i got it 2 years ago. and i am now 10 weeks pregnant?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Unlikely: But your obstetrician should be made aware of this now, and you should plan to be prepared to be delivered by c-section.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes, but: Herpes is most worrisome during 2 periods.A 1st infection during pregnancy could spread to baby and cause miscarriage or major infection. If the genital lesions return during the period before or during delivery, the virus can be acquired by baby & lead to blood poisoning on encephalitis. Even asymptomatic periods may shed virus & infect a vaginally delivered baby.Some chose c/s to avoid the risk.
Answered 7/31/2013
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