I contracted H 3 years ago. Besides the initial OB, I have never had a reoccurence. I would like to have a second child soon and would like to know if outbreaks increase with pregnancy? Since I don't have them now will I get them because I will be pregnant? Natural childbirth is possible, and I know that, but, are there percautions that need to be taken in the hospital? My mother was in the delivery room for my 1st birth and would be for the next and she doesn't know about the Herpes. Is there any way that she would find out? (special tests or doctor discussion--I don't know if this is an issue if you are not having an outbreak) Just looking for any info anyone may have :angel: Thanks guys!

If you are having an ob when you go into labor, you'll need a Caesarean, and so somehow you would have to explain it to her. Otherwise, unless she goes to all your dr visits too, she shouldn't have to know. You could mention to your dr that you don't want it brought up at the delivery. If he's not sensitive to your feelings, get a different dr!

I didn't have more ob's when I was pregnant with my fourth boy, but everybody's different. I was very careful about what I ate and I slept a lot. The midwives I went to cultured my vaginal area quite often when I got near my due date, and of course I glanced down there every other day or so. But I think it's best not to anticipate an ob, just to trust that everything will work out, so that you don't stress yourself; and don't pull and push your delicate tissues too much trying to see every crease or bump. That's a good way to bring on an ob!

It sounds like you have been doing something right. If you take care of yourself during your pregancy, you will be okay. Even if the worst happens and you get an ob, things will be okay, just not the way you wanted. I had my primary ob when I was 8 1/2 mos. pregnant with my third boy, and I had to have an emergency Caesarean, which was hard for me. But my boy was (and is still at 15!) beautiful and healthy. Good luck!

The doctor will probably want you to take acyclovir or something during your last few weeks of pregnancy just in case. The nurses and doctors are supposed to guard your privacy (see Hippa laws) but do NOT let your mother into your hospital room when you are first admitted. Because one of the questions the nurse is gonna ask you is "do you have herpes, and when was your last outbreak." This leaves you with two options. Lying or telling the truth. They HAVE to ask, because herpes can potentially kill the baby if it is passed to the baby. And they may not have access to your records (prenatal records) that the doctor keeps on you with that information on it. You might ask your nurse at the doctor's office to write on the front of your record in big letters DONT TELL MOM. And even if they do have the record, they still need to know when your last OB was. Be sure and tell them that H is a big secret just in case. Once you get passed the admission, you should be "safe." A third option is, just tell mom. She may surprise you. Good luck!