How to Prevent Herpes 1 Transmission to Your Baby During Pregnancy

Published on, 31 December, 2024. Answered by Dr. Manikumar Ramaswami and Verified by Dr.Galen Team
Patient Question

Hello Doctor,

I tested positive for herpes 1. Should my partner have concerns about passing it along to unborn children?

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.

Herpes type 1 can be transmitted from mother to unborn child, so it is understandable for your partner to have concerns. To prevent transmission, you should take certain precautions. Practicing safe sex, either through abstinence or by using condoms, can help reduce the risk of exposure. Additionally, antiviral medications can not only treat the infection but also suppress the virus and prevent its recurrence. These medications significantly reduce the risk of passing the virus to your partner and, ultimately, to the unborn child.

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About Dr. Manikumar Ramaswami

Dr. Manikumar Ramaswami

Family Practice / General Practice

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