Monday, February 13, 2012

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Expert_badge Jerry Kennard

Genital Herpes During Pregnancy

The most common way for babies to become infected with the herpes virus is via the birth canal or vulva. In rare cases the virus can pass to the infant via the placenta, but this is only a risk if the mother gets herpes for the first time during the first trimester.   If the mother-to-be experiences her first outbreak of herpes during the... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

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Internist

Pregnancy and Herpes

If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant and you have herpes, you may have a lot more on your mind than morning sickness, maternity clothes and cribs. You might be concerned about whether you can have a healthy baby. While this worry is understandable - the effects of neonatal herpes are devastating - this complication is... Read moreChevron
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