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Herpes??
OMG I have another question . I am 6 weeks preggy . And my dr. appointment is in 2,5 weeks.
My husband has genetal herpes and I don't. Should I be concerned about contracting it during early pregnancy ? Can it be dangerous for a baby? anybody knows? Thanks.
My husband has genetal herpes and I don't. Should I be concerned about contracting it during early pregnancy ? Can it be dangerous for a baby? anybody knows? Thanks.
Im 20 wks I have herpes always never had an outbreak.. My doctor told me since I never had an outbreak I won't need a c section unless I get an outbreak before I delivery... My baby is healthy and very active already... But if you have an outbreak b4 delivery c section will be done so the baby doesn't get it... If you have outbreaks your doctor will give you meds to prevent the outbreak during delivery
If it is just your husband who has it you need to be extremely careful! If you contract it while pregnant it will be devastating. I hate to be so blunt but you and your husband need to be careful.
If you already have it before pregnancy you'll be fine. You may need a c section depending on if you have an outbreak or not.
If you already have it before pregnancy you'll be fine. You may need a c section depending on if you have an outbreak or not.
I just googled this for you, hope it helps....
Can genital herpes harm my baby?
It's unlikely that if you have genital herpes it will harm your baby. It is mainly a worry if you become infected with the virus for the first time late on in your pregnancy. If this happens, there is a small risk that your baby could catch it too. When a baby catches genital herpes it results in an infection called neonatal herpes. Neonatal herpes can be a serious illness, and very rarely, it can even put a baby's life at risk.
That's why it's important to tell your midwife if you, or your partner, has genital herpes. Tell your midwife even if you just suspect you or your partner may have symptoms. You and your baby can then be given the extra care needed.
Rest assured, though, that most mums-to-be with genital herpes give birth to healthy babies. It all depends when you first became infected:
If you became infected before you became pregnant...
Your baby is likely to be absolutely fine. This is because your body has had time to make antibodies to the herpes simplex virus. This immunity is passed on to your baby while she's still growing inside you. It's very unlikely for your baby to become infected. That's the case even if you have an attack in late pregnancy that is still active when you give birth. Your doctor and midwife will want to keep an eye on your symptoms, though.
If you become infected in the first trimester...
It may affect your baby. Sadly, for a very few mums-to-be, contracting genital herpes in the early weeks leads to miscarriage. Keep in mind that it's rare for this to happen. It's far more likely that your baby will be fine. Read our expert answer to find out more.
Your doctor will refer you to a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic, where you can get specialist care. You may be given a antiviral tablets called aciclovir. This medicine can reduce your discomfort and speed up the healing of your sores. Aciclovir is thought to be safe for you to use in pregnancy. However, to be on the safe side, your doctor will probably only prescribe it if you're really suffering.
If you become infected in late pregnancy...
This is more of a worry, particularly if you catch it in the last six weeks of pregnancy. Your body won't have had time to make antibodies to the virus. This means your baby won't receive any antibodies from you before she is born. If you have a vaginal birth, your baby could catch the virus through contact with an open sore.
If your newborn baby catches herpes it's called neonatal herpes. Neonatal herpes is rare. It varies in how severe it is. For example, most babies recover well if they have a herpes infection on their skin, or in their eyes or mouth. These types of infections are fairly easy to treat.
However, there are more serious types of infection that affect a baby's central nervous system or other organs. Although treatment works well, some nerve damage may remain. Very occasionally, neonatal herpes can be severe enough to put a baby's life at risk.
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/physicalhealth/genitalherpes/
Can genital herpes harm my baby?
It's unlikely that if you have genital herpes it will harm your baby. It is mainly a worry if you become infected with the virus for the first time late on in your pregnancy. If this happens, there is a small risk that your baby could catch it too. When a baby catches genital herpes it results in an infection called neonatal herpes. Neonatal herpes can be a serious illness, and very rarely, it can even put a baby's life at risk.
That's why it's important to tell your midwife if you, or your partner, has genital herpes. Tell your midwife even if you just suspect you or your partner may have symptoms. You and your baby can then be given the extra care needed.
Rest assured, though, that most mums-to-be with genital herpes give birth to healthy babies. It all depends when you first became infected:
If you became infected before you became pregnant...
Your baby is likely to be absolutely fine. This is because your body has had time to make antibodies to the herpes simplex virus. This immunity is passed on to your baby while she's still growing inside you. It's very unlikely for your baby to become infected. That's the case even if you have an attack in late pregnancy that is still active when you give birth. Your doctor and midwife will want to keep an eye on your symptoms, though.
If you become infected in the first trimester...
It may affect your baby. Sadly, for a very few mums-to-be, contracting genital herpes in the early weeks leads to miscarriage. Keep in mind that it's rare for this to happen. It's far more likely that your baby will be fine. Read our expert answer to find out more.
Your doctor will refer you to a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic, where you can get specialist care. You may be given a antiviral tablets called aciclovir. This medicine can reduce your discomfort and speed up the healing of your sores. Aciclovir is thought to be safe for you to use in pregnancy. However, to be on the safe side, your doctor will probably only prescribe it if you're really suffering.
If you become infected in late pregnancy...
This is more of a worry, particularly if you catch it in the last six weeks of pregnancy. Your body won't have had time to make antibodies to the virus. This means your baby won't receive any antibodies from you before she is born. If you have a vaginal birth, your baby could catch the virus through contact with an open sore.
If your newborn baby catches herpes it's called neonatal herpes. Neonatal herpes is rare. It varies in how severe it is. For example, most babies recover well if they have a herpes infection on their skin, or in their eyes or mouth. These types of infections are fairly easy to treat.
However, there are more serious types of infection that affect a baby's central nervous system or other organs. Although treatment works well, some nerve damage may remain. Very occasionally, neonatal herpes can be severe enough to put a baby's life at risk.
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/physicalhealth/genitalherpes/
they told me it was gentile herpes and thats what i dont get because not only that i never get cold sores either and i never had one in the past, and where i live there are alot of lisa hansen's and i asked the doctor last time if they got me confused with someone else and they said lets hope not.
Your story is weird. How did they test you positive and never recorded? Maybe you were positive for type 1 cold sores, not for genital type , which is type 2. Fortunately you don't have the genital one .
I'll ask my doctor to recheck me.
I'll ask my doctor to recheck me.
So as far as I understand there is no risk to the baby in early pregnancy (firts trimester).
I know placenta protects babies of all the bad stuff . But placenta is not formed untill 14 week or so. Oh, maybe I am wrong.
If anybody knows better, please correct.
I know placenta protects babies of all the bad stuff . But placenta is not formed untill 14 week or so. Oh, maybe I am wrong.
If anybody knows better, please correct.
I agree with the ladies. Your baby is well protected right now. But the doctor might want to do a c-section just to be safe because if you do have a break out just prior to delivery your baby more than likely will contract it and it can cause blindness. Good luck to you on your pregnancy!
you can be retested if you wanted to. my ex gave me it and he never told me he had it. when i got tested first they said i did have it then i got retested and they said no i dont have it and i asked the nurse to look in my records to see if i ever had it and she did and she said i never had it recorded in it so she thinks i never had it. so i got retested for it because i never had an outbreak of it what so ever and i got retested just last week and some time today im the post to get the results of it. the only way that it could be dangerous to the baby is if your having an outbreak when you go into labor but they will give you meds for it before you give birth and i think like 1 to 2 weeks before but i would suggest that you get retested if you have not been tested just to be on the safe side that way you and your doctor can take care of it when you do go into labor. good luck hun and i wish you and your hubby a Happy&Healthy9Months
Thanks.
I panic so much. I wish my dr appointment was earlier so I could ask him all my questions.
I panic so much. I wish my dr appointment was earlier so I could ask him all my questions.
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