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Can a woman and man with genital herpes concieve a baby without passing it alone to the unborn child?

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YES!!: And your obstetrician will determine if you need a C-section to avoid a problem to the baby passing through the birth cana. Otherwise your baby is safe

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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