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I had herpes, can i still get pregnant?

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Many do: Herpes is dangerous to the fetus during an initial infection but less so after the first episode passes.It does tend to recurr over time but this is not a significant risk to a baby protected by the fetal membranes during pregnancy. The baby could acquire the germ if it is being shed during delivery and get very sick.Many plan a c-section before labor to avoid this possibility.

Answered 1/5/2019

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