So ladies I'm totally stressing out, I have never gotten a cold sore myself but my boyfriend does get cold sores. I've been doing a lot of googling (which I'm awful for) and trying to get as much info as I can. Cold sores are very bad for newborn babies , so does this mean that he can't kiss his own baby? from what I've read it can be contagious even when your not having an outbreak. Does this mean he can't even kiss his new born?! any ladies have experience with themselves or there significant other getting cold sores. thanks!!!