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Herpes out break/C-section/Vaginal birth/ scared

I was diagnosed with HSV-2. Then found out after using birth control faithfully & conceptorol and a condum every time because I didn't want more children that I was pregnant. Pregnant with twins. I had the vanishing twin problem first. Then I felt so guilty when I read about what HSV2 can do to a new born. I wanted to terminate. My heart wouldn't allow me to do that so I kept my baby.  I am 36 weeks pregnant this week & this is the 1st time I've had this outbreak stuff. A real ugly outbreak that won't go away. I've been treated for a few days & it's just not going away. I'm so scared that I will pass this to my first & only daughter. Worse i'm scared to have a c-section. Is that best?

Before the crazy people get on here fussing I got this disease from my husband. I was married!!! I have always been tested but he cheated in Afghan & brought it to me. So i'm not some loose woman. What should I do c-section or try for a vaginal birth?
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Dont worry what others say..things happen that we have no control over, i was also diagnosed with he same from a previous highschool boyfriend. My doctor told me around 36 weeks there is a medicine she would give to take everyday untill birth to prevent an outbreak from happening, if you do have an outbreak during labor you will have to have a c section so it is not passed on to the baby but if there is no symptoms theb you will be fine to deliever vaginally. Every doctor is different so im.not sure your situation just be sure an ask next time you visit the doctor. As far as the medicine you are taking now, depending on how bad the outbreak is the meds wont work instantly sometimes it can take awhile just from my experience but maybe you should asked to be switched to a different kind? Hope this helps. .goodluck :)
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I was raped when i was 14 and the man that did it gave me herpes as well I've suffered with horrible depression bcuz of it I'm starting out with this bcuz i am not some sluty woman who sleeps around either and i know from experience how people can judge when told about things like this, i have 2 beautiful healthy children and I'm pregnant 32 weeks with my third i delivered both my son and daughter vaginally and plan to deliver this one the same i want to tell you that if this outbreak isn't going away with treatment or even getting better after a few days you may need to take a different medicine your doctor should do a swab to test within a week or so of you delivering to make sure your not having an active outbreak bcuz there's not really a choice of how to deliver if you are having an active outbreak it's gonna be a c-section i always worried about going into labor before he tested me and with my last pregnancy made my doc test me twice bcuz i was worried that i was having symptoms but turned out to be a yeast infection just know too that the more you stress about it the more likely it is that you could make am outbreak worse or bring one on have faith in your doctor and keep open communication with him definitely tell him at your next appt or sooner that your not feeling any relief from treatment right now and seeing as though your so close to your due date a c-section might be a better option I've never had one but I've had major abdominal surgery and it really isn't as bad as many woman think I've always been told that you could still be contagious for up to 2 weeks after having an outbreak so like these ladies said above talk with your doctor at your next appt and weigh your options out, sorry this is so long but i had a lot of info to pass on! I have actually been a lucky one with a strong immune system and have only had one outbreak in the last 6 years so if you can boost your immune system up with vitamin c from like orange juice and things like that it helps a lot to keep your body healthy and keeping them away i wish you the best of luck honey I've struggled for 14 years with this disease and don't wish it upon anyone but men are cruel sometimes try to keep the next few weeks as stress free as possible and get as much natural vitamin c to boost your immune system and it will help so much you can message me anytime if you have any other questions or just need someone to talk to I'm a sahm and am always available to talk :)
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Thank you so much. It is good to hear from good people.
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I'm sure if your doctors know they have certain procedures and precautions they take to protect your little one. Don't stress yourself out about it I'm sure you'll have a beautiful healthy little angel, and don't let people get you down it's none of their business anyway! Good luck, have a happy healthy pregnancy!  :-)
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Don't even reply to someone comment if u feel its negative, Dont get yourself all worked up like that u have more important things to worry about:-) but I will say just do what is best for u and baby and talk to ur doctor about it I'm sure they will help u make the right decision. Good luck:-)
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I would really discuss it with your doctor. I don't really know what the risk of transmission is even if not having an outbreak. As far as c-sections go I've had three and they aren't the worst thing in the world. I've recovered from my scheduled ones really well but it can be hard if you have other young children to care for.
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I would most defiantly go with a c section so you know in your heart that you did everything to protect her and give her the best start..also I can't quite understand if you are having twins or not this pregnancy but just think it would be the safest for everyone you and your babies... I understand what you are saying... she is not looking to get judged idiots.. she wants help.. make you you are perfect before you start even questioning someone else's life..
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Thanks! My doctor is actually saying it's ok to deliver vaginally.  The more research I do its say c-section is safer.
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I totally agree Arksweetie...this forum is created to give support and positive feedback...not judge anyone...its not like any of us ask our /spouse/ significant others to go out cheat then infect us with a std..smh...we just pray that they are being faithful....for starters I would just like to say I'm sorry you are going through this, and secondly to answer your question a c section will probably be the best route to go to prevent passing it on to your newborn I know its scary, buts its a less risky option...I wish you best of luck mama
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I would talk to the doctor ans see what he/she says. I thnk a c section would be safer but if you clear up before hand i dont see why a vaginal birth wouldnt be ok. Good luck!
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