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My friend has had herpes for three years now, however, she is now pregnant with her first baby. she is concerned about the welfare of ger baby.
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Outbreaks= C/S: Late pregnancy herpes outbreaks may cause the OB md to decide on a c/section to avoid transmission to the infant via vaginal delivery. Herpes will attack the central nervous system of a infant if contracted at delivery.
Answered 6/10/2014
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