Could you pass HSV2 to a baby during labor if there isn't any outbreak?

[jgirl4356]

I am just curious about this one and I can't seem to find anything on the internet about it but......lets say you had HSV2 and didn't know it beacause you never had an outbreak, would it be possible to still spread it to the baby during labor even if ther wasn't an outbreak? Thank you

[LosingMyMindInGA]

it's called valtrex...I've seen it enough times to have it memorized...it's been proven to help prevent the spread of Herpes.  Not sure if it can be taken during pregnancy tho.

[loismwallace]

Yup! That herpes commercial that comes on TV for that prescription drug, I'm not sure what it's called. It plainly states it in the commercial that you don'thave to have an outbreak to spread herpes.

[LosingMyMindInGA]

Studies have show that the herpes simplex virus CAN be transmitted to another partner even without an outbreak BUT the changes of passing it on to your baby during birth are VERY small if you have not had a recent outbreak or a current one.  

[laznacko]

The answer is NO you can`t if there isn`t an outbreak. If you have an outbreak 2-3 weeks before labor than the dr will decide for c-section.

[JoyRenee]

First, what does HSV2 stand for? Second, if it is an STD, you will probably have to have a c-section to avoid passing it to baby, outbreak or no! That is generally the rule. But the only way to know for SURE is to ask your doctor. I know that might be embarassing but if you want to protect your little one, they've got to know everything about your med. history. They'll help you through this.