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Wanting Vaginal Birth but Have Genital Herpes
Asked by T.D. from Sacramento
on May 23, 2009
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I have genital herpes and I want to make the best decision for my baby. This is my first pregnancy. My dr said as long as I don't have any symptoms I can deliver vag...
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- You can take Acyclovir before hand and durinf the delivery time and it should be totally fine to have a vaginal birth, unless you have an ourbreak.
- I agree with Stephany and Cherie. BEST OF LUCK! <3
- Hi T. - Like so many others have written, you can relax. Focus on preparing for the birth of your child, vaginally. A vaginal birth is enough to prepare for; I enco...
Advice for Potential Marriage w/STD (Genital Herpes)
Asked by L.R. from Austin
on March 31, 2008
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I'm asking for advice concerning my 19 1/2 y.o. son. He is very serious about a girl (she's 1 1/2 years older) and believes she is "the one". This is is first seriou...
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- Well as a sufferer myself and my spouse of 20 yrs is clean. There are meds that she can take to prevent an outbreak and protect her spouse. 1 daily 500mg. Valtrex has ...
- Your son is obviously not ready to get married to this woman since he has no problem putting her personal business out. She shared this with him, not you. You are but...
- Well first off let me say you have a wonderful son!!!b/c it takes a strong person to be able to deal with someone with any type of condition.. Thats like starting a re...
Herpes Outbreak During Early Pregancy - How Dangerous Is It for the Baby?
Asked by P.G. from New York
on May 9, 2010
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I have an outbreak of genital herpes and I'm in my first trimester (about 4-5 weeks) of pregnancy. They say it's the most dangerous if you catch the virus during pregn...
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- Hi! I am a RN who works the post partum/well baby nursery floor at the hospital. I beleive it's only a problem when you deliver. If you have active lesions at the tim...
- I also believe herpes is only a problem at the time of delivery; I've never heard it was a problem to have an outbreak at other times. Unless you have an outbreak at...
- From what I understand, if it is your first outbreak then it could be dangerous. It sounds like that isn't the case with you and I wouldn't worry. I had some small ...
Pregnancy
Asked by J.F. from San Francisco
on February 11, 2010
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Will my baby get infected with the herpes virus if i'm infected with it?
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- You definitely need to discuss this with your doctor so proper precautions can be taken. Having an outbreak during your pregnancy shouldn't harm your baby, but it depe...
- definetly make your doctor aware because a vaginal birth could transmit it to the child. the doctor would know more. im sure there is different outcomes if you are hav...
- I have had 2 kids no zovirex no problems. My first dr wanted me to go it for the last month I know my outbreaks are rare did not want to put baby on those drugs. No pr...
Valtrex and Pregnancy
Asked by H.W. from Grand Junction
on January 6, 2010
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I am wondering what you all think about using valtrex in my last 2 weeks of pregnancy to suppress the chance of having an HSV outbreak. I have one currently and am ner...
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- I think it is a good idea to get on a recommended dosage of valtrex asap. Everything I have read and heard shows that there are more benefits to using valtrex (or gen...
- I've used it with 3 pregnancies now and have not had one problem. In my opinion, it's not worth the risk to NOT take it. Good luck!
- Absolutely worth it! C. M., CBE, CLD Owner, The Westside Birth Connection www.westsidebirthconnection.com
Is Any One Else FURIOUS About This New HPV Vaccine Mandate???
Asked by D.G. from Dallas
on February 3, 2007
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I am SO angry about Governor Perry's newest "mandate" that all girls going into the 6th grade in 2008 must be given the series of 3 shot of this new HPV/ Genital warts...
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- Im glad there is a vaccine that may help prevent girls from getting cancer. I believe there was a true need for this but believe that parents should get to choose if t...
- D., Your response was the same I gave to my husband when I first heard about this. I am soooooooooo frustrated with the entire system. I have two boys however if I h...
- well, my 13 yo daughter has an appt next friday to get this new vaccine...i think it is wonderful that they have found a way to prevent this horrible disease that over...
Help
Asked by M.B. from Rochester
on July 20, 2007
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I found out that I had the herpes virus in the last trimester of my pregnancy. My world was shattered in a million pieces when I found out my fiance cheated on me, cau...
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- ok calm down. what type do you have? I'm pretty sure you can hug her and give her a kiss just not on an open cut or sore. Ask your dr what you can do and what...
- I am sorry that your fiance cheated on you, that is awful. However, I think you really need to relax about giving your daughter herpes. My husband had herpes before ...
- wow, 10 years is a long time to have dealt with this on your own. have you talked to your doctor about all of this?? have you had outbreaks? do you really have the her...
Embarrassing Question
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on March 4, 2008
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i have a delicate question. first of all i'll go back - i was a virgin until i was 23 years old. wierd, i know! but not the embarrassing part lol. before i had interco...
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- I know what you mean! It is probably herpes, but not the STD type. Do you get cold sores on your mouth? The same thing happened to me. Go to your Gyno. the next ti...
- OK, don't panic. It sounds like irritations. Go to the Dr. if it makes you feel better. You can also buy some over the counter yeast infection cream and instead...
- I say go see your Dr.--don't worry, I am sure they have heard and seen many things--no need to feel silly about asking if it is causing pain.
Yeast Infection in Third Trimester
Asked by P.L. from Dallas
on May 27, 2009
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Has anyone experienced a really bad yeast infection in their third trimester? Before I got pregnant this time I had a really bad yeast infection that cured with the on...
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- Honestly, stress may be the trigger. As can a diet that is high in carbs and processed foods. So, you might want to modify your diet - increase protein and cutback or ...
- Congrats on your second and my heart goes out to you for going it alone. Not sure I would be strong enough to do that. Blessings to you. I agree with the suggesti...
- P., You need to call the doctor. If it is an infection, possible bacterial due to hormonal changes, they need to treat it asap to prevent premature labor. I had this...
Needing Advice on How to Handle Daughter Having Sex
Asked by B.Y. from Peoria
on October 29, 2008
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I found out last night that my daughter and her boyfriend of 1 yr has been having sex for a month now. My husband had come home in the afternoon while they was at our ...
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- We can only do so much - teaching them prevention is a start. Explaining to them to wait until they are older, married, etc... is another. However, they are going to...
- With your daughter being 16, the best you can do is to provide her with love and guidance. You can remind her about unwanted pregnancy, the dangers of std's etc. You c...
- Grounding doesn't work with children that are left alone all day while parents work. You didn't mention her age. Working parents need to have a older teen or 20 year o...
