Can Genital Herpes Virus pass on to the baby when giving birth?

Can Genital Herpes Virus pass on to the baby when giving birth?

If there are active genital sores at the time of birth, the virus can be given to the baby. Otherwise it is unlikely.here is a great link or you
janIt can be transmitted if she has an active case, which often the stress of childbirth will cause a flare up. But, generally if the doctor is aware of the history, they will scrape the cervex to find out if there is an active case at the time, if there is they will do a c section. Your daughter probably did not inform you because she was concerned about your reaction and that you may judge her. Stress can be the culprit to her having flare ups, so be careful not panic about this, you could hurt her more than help her.

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