A woman who has genital herpes is pregnant.What will she and her doctors consider when she is ready to deliver the baby?

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The woman and her doctors will consider decreasing the risk of transmission to the baby during birth since this is the most critical time for transmission of the virus. This can be done through a range of interventions such as antiviral medication, C-section delivery, and avoiding vaginal delivery if active lesions are present. While decreasing the risk of complications to the mother during birth is important, this is not the primary concern where genital herpes is involved. Increasing the risk of survival of the baby is not directly related to genital herpes.

A Woman Who Has Genital Herpes Is Pregnant