If you've been diagnosed with genital herpes, and become pregnant, be sure that your obstetrician/doctor knows about it. There are precautions that should be taken in order to keep your baby from getting HSV-2. If you're having an outbreak during the delivery, your doctor may advise you to have a caesarean delivery instead of a vaginal one.
Can I Pass Genital Herpes To My Baby?
A mother with genital herpes can deliver a healthy baby. While it's rare for a baby to become infected during childbirth, there is a risk of neonatal herpes, which is about 1 in 5,500 babies.
If you have been diagnosed with HSV-2 and have plans to become pregnant, be sure to discuss it with your doctor. He or she will discuss ways to minimize the risk of passing HSV-2 to your baby.