very awkward.. warts problem

[cat123456]

this is taking a lot of courage so please dont judge, iv got two little girls from a previous relationship. my ex cheated on me and i developed the wart gene cry i managed to get rid but now im pregnant with my new partner it has cropped up again, i have read a lot online that you need to have a c section but when i spoke to my consultant she said cus its not new i will hav antibodies im worried that they willcome into contact with my baby on delivery

please give me some advice xxxx

 

[MindUtopia]

Nope, you shouldn't need a c-section. Just make sure you're prescribed the cream for it and treat it throughout your pregnancy if you have visible warts, especially in the weeks leading up to when you're due if you notice any.

HPV (the virus that causes genital warts, cervical cancer and cervical cell changes) is one of the most common infections. Most people have been exposed to it or are currently infected. It's almost impossible not to get if you're sexually active for long enough as using a condom won't prevent it (it's spread entirely by skin to skin contact, not body fluids, so you don't technically even need to have penetrative sex to get it). 80-90% of adults in Western countries will become infected during their lifetimes and it usually clears itself out within 1-2 years. You might find yours disappears too before your baby is even born. But it doesn't mean you automatically need a c-section unless there is some other serious complication. I have a history of abnormal cell changes on my cervix (have had it biopsied, etc.) so I very likely have it myself. It's so common they don't even test for it in most people with cervical problems as nearly all women in their 20s and 30s have it or have had it recently (though most will never know it). I didn't need a c-section (and in fact, no one even asked about HPV knowing about my history with cervical abnormalities). I had a natural birth at home and my daughter is perfectly healthy.

So make sure you treat the visible warts now, but you shouldn't be pressured into a c-section unnecessarily.

 

[cat123456]

thank you for not making me feel like a freak. iv not been pushed into anything and i was told that i cant use the cream but can get em frozen x

 

[mummy3]

Dont feel bad hun its not your fault I dont know much about it but you've got your consultant aware so I'm sure they'll keep you and baby monitored