If you have herpes is it still possible to have natural childbirth??!

If a pregnant woman has a history of genital herpes, her health care provider will examine her carefully for any signs of infection when she goes into labor!. When a woman has an active infection (primary or recurrent) at the time of delivery, her baby usually can be protected from infection by a cesarean delivery!. A vaginal delivery is safe for most women with recurrent herpes as long as they don't have signs of infection at delivery!.

Some doctors recommend that women who have had a primary infection during pregnancy or who have recurrent flare-ups take acyclovir for the last month of pregnancy!. Some studies suggest that this treatment may help prevent active infections during labor and delivery and, possibly, help reduce the need for cesarean delivery!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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Herpes when transfered to the baby during delivery, can lead to severe complications!. If you do have herpes, you should be sure to tell your doctor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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Ask your doctor!.

I am sure people do!. Isn't there like 1 in 8 people have herpes, so someone must be having natural childbirth!.

I am not to sure about the risk to the baby!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

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Although it is rare, genital herpes can also be spread from a pregnant woman to her baby during vaginal birth!.
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