genital HSV-1

[taysmommy]

Hello, ive never posted in this forum before, but i was wondering if anyone could help me out, i was diagnosed with genital HSV-1, (contracted orally from husband with cold sore) anyway i had a successful pregnancy two years ago without any realted problems, delivered vaginally and all was well, im pregnant again and my doc seems confident this pregnancy will have a successful vaginal delievery as well, well my daughters pediatrition said she would recomend i have a C-section, even though everything went perfectly with the first baby, because of the small risk of transitting the disease to the baby, my OB says the risk is too small to worry, any one have advise on who i should listen too? i mean the ob is very educated in that area, but i would think the peds doc would be also?

thanks

[northshore07]

I would take the advice of the OB doctor.  She is experienced and knowledgeable and since your first delivery went just fine, I would suggest delivery vagnially this time as well.  I have HSV2 and delivered both of my children vaginally.  As you get closer to your due date, your OB doctor will be looking for an active outbreak and prior to delivery, you will be checked as well (I'm sure you know this from the first time.)  I'm sure your child's pediatrician is good, but her expertise and knowledge comes in once the child is born.  Have faith in your OB.  Good Luck.

[taysmommy]

thanks, that was what i was thinking also, i just thought it odd the pediatrition would advise for a c-section, and yes i remember those exams at the end of the pregnancy vividly lol, not fun but well worth not having a c-section, thanks again