Join a Community That Understands You

Get answers from those who share your health journey

Left Image 1Middle Image 1Right Image 1
avatar

Lam

Updated 1y ago

Can I Have Kids with Genital Herpes?

Can I still have kids while I genital herpes? or would I need to have a c-section?

Can you help? Connect today

avatar

E11iefant

2y

That’s a really good question! Apparently there’s a super low risk for babies to contract it during birth because of the Vernix(the white film covering baby when they pop out). If you have a flare up right before labor they do recommend C-Section. So avoid stress and triggers in your third trimester and you should be good to go! :)
avatar

zayzaymic2014

2y

Yes you can but if you have really bad break outs they would do a C-section to keep the baby safe
avatar

cheyennee

2y

no need to worry hun you are definitely able to give birth vaginally as long as your not having a active outbreak they usually would put you on antivirals around the 3rd trimester a couple weeks before the baby arrives to help keep it suppressed but of you have a current ob they would have to perform a C-section I gave birth vaginally to both my sons and they are both healthy and well I hope my advice helps ❤️
avatar

Strawberryfields2951

2y

Don’t worry. As long as doc is aware you will be fine

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

feed-footer-0

Free unlimited access

to all community content

feed-footer-1

Find others who are

medically similar to you

feed-footer-2

Pose questions and join

meaningful discussions

pp-logo

Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.

appStoreBtngooglePlayBtn

© 2020-2024 Alike, Inc