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Hsv 1 and pregnancy
Is recurring Hsv 1 harmful to the baby if the mother has it during pregnancy? I have herpes breakout on my lips every year. Does recurring herpes on lips cause any damage to the baby? Do I need any medication for that?
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
It's Very common and generally safe for the baby
No risk to fetus during pregnancy
Main concern is after delivery → avoid kissing the newborn if active lesions are present
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Dr. Mrinalini Chowdhury
Gynecologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
If it was your previous lip herpes that is recurring it will not cause harm to your baby as you would already have developed immunity to it .
However a herpes infection in the private parts could spread to your baby .
If your lip becomes painful or bothersome , you can get treatment for it from a gynaec .
Be careful not to let the moisture from the lip lesion spread anywhere else as HSV spreads through contact . So wash your hands regularly and be cautious with your loved ones as well as once your baby comes .
You can do a baseline TORCH test to check for any underlying serious infection.
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Dr. Thrupthi Reddy
Infertility Specialist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Want to know how many weeks pregnant you are !!
If you have herpes infections even before getting pregnant, baby will get antibodies and flare ups during pregnancy do not affect pregnancy.
We can consider Acyclovir at 36 weeks
Better to take to prevent Neonatal herpes
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Consult please.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
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Jaipur
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