Can I ask for a c-section??

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I just found out I have genital herpes. I have had no signs or anything from it so it was a huge shock to me. I am almost 30 weeks pregnant and terrified about the herpes. Can I ask for a c-section to be on the safe side???

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You should! No question is a dumb question when it comes down to the health of your baby? Take care of yourself and the little angel. Be blessed!

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I was told that taking valtrex 6 weeks prior to delivery should prevent an outbreak before labor.  As long as you don't have an active outbreak you should not pass it on to your baby.  A c-section is a lot more difficult to recover from, so I personally would prefer NOT to have one unless absolutely have to.  Good luck!

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Just take the medication every day and you will be fine. I had two natural births and no complications from having herpes. A c section is not something you should elect to have. It is serious surgery and recovery. The danger to baby is just as bad having c section as going natural.

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Discuss it with your OB. Protocol is to do the c-section if you have an active outbreak, but if not, then a vaginal birth is completely safe.

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I also recently found out I have genital herpes (through blood tests I requested when I found out my ex was cheating) with no signs. Dr said they put you on valtrex the last 4-6 weeks to prevent an outbreak at birth. If you do have an active infection at birth, they will do a c section.

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You can ask doctor to be placed on Valcyclovir (Valtrex) last couple weeks of pregnancy and you'll be fine.

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Tell your dr asap and good luck

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Def ask your dr! If the virus is passed to your child during birth it can cause brain damage! Not worth the risk in my opinion!

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I'm sure you can ask and the doctor will let you know if that's the best way to go.

Can I ask for a c-section??

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