Herpes

[Missy86]

Hello All

I just wondered if anyone else has genital herpes

 

[agreeksmom]

i heard if you do you should have a c section to help from spreading them to the child

 

[mrsneish2b]

you only need a c-section if you are having an outbreak of visable sores at the time of labour/delivery, but you can take the anti viral medication in the weeks leading up to your due date to ensure you dont have an outbreak at this time

hope that helps x

 

[chele]

I apparently have, but think they have misdiagnosed me, as they never did bloods and my flare ups always coincide with shaving. I am going to see what happens nearer the time and see if I flare up then and discuss it.

But I also only know you only need a c-section when you have a flare up and lesions.

 

[Kitty23]

Its super common something like 80% of the population have it. Like chele says you only need a c section if you have a big flare up around delivery. Try not to worry xxx

 

[rachelrhin0]

My BFF has these. She delivered her son naturally. But she had an out break with her daughter and had to have a c-section. I don't know if she took meds for it while she was pregnant, I never asked her.

 

[ellahstruts]

it only matters if you have an active attack at the time of birth, they will have to giv you a c section then, otherwise its fine they will just ask you to be vigilant around that time and report and signs of an impending attack if you go into labour xx

 

[booflebump]

If you have a recurrent attack of herpes at the time of delivery, then they will give you a c-section to prevent transmission to baby. Usually though, they will start you on antiviral medication (aciclovir) at 36 weeks to reduce viral shedding and therefore allow you to have a natural vaginal delivery.

 

[Missy86]

I apparently have, but think they have misdiagnosed me, as they never did bloods and my flare ups always coincide with shaving. I am going to see what happens nearer the time and see if I flare up then and discuss it.

But I also only know you only need a c-section when you have a flare up and lesions.

Shaving seems to bring on attacks for me too hun, that and to much sex

Thanks for all the help guys, There is a chance that I will need a c section any way so we will have to see what happens