Cold Sores And Pregnancy - What You Should Know



For any woman who is pregnant, cold sores and pregnancy can be a dangerous combination. There are several things to be aware of and look out for in delivering a healthy baby. This article will take a closer look at the major issues.

The first point to keep in mind that complications to your unborn child while having a cold sore are pretty rare. But, even with that being the case, there can be serious problems.

Having an active cold sore doesn't automatically mean that your baby will also have one. The herpes simplex virus is not genetic. It won't be passed onto your new baby unless it is spread by direct contact with an active blister.

Where having a cold sore can be a problem is at the time of delivery. For women who are in labor, but have an active outbreak of a cold sore or herpes, the doctor may do a c-section instead of a normal vaginal delivery. This is for cold sore prevention for your baby.

Keep in mind that you would have to be currently having an outbreak for this procedure to be done. If the herpes virus is inactive, then things should be fine.

Numerous medical studies have pointed out that the risk of your new baby becoming infected with the virus is extremely low.

There is another area that can be concerning and that is neonatal herpes. This form of herpes can be deadly. Currently, it affects approximately 1000-3000 births each year, so it's extremely rare. Neonatal herpes occurs most often when the birth mother contracts herpes during pregnancy. So, if your partner has herpes or an active cold sore, use pre-caution while you're pregnant to avoid any chance of contracting it.

Even though the risks are low, cold sore prevention is important. This includes after your delivery as well. Be careful as to who is around your newborn. Surprising to many people is the fact that the virus gets spread to the baby in many cases by an adult who has an active outbreak.

Cold sores and pregnancy are normally not a major issue, but it is one that you should talk with your doctor about when you first get pregnant. This will give them a heads up on what to watch for as well as answer any questions.

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Terry Edwards provides helpful information on Cold Sore And Pregnancy You can find many more tips and information on eliminating cold sores by visiting http://AllAboutColdSores.com

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