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high risk pregnancy ? Posted: 01-23-08 14:47pm
I have strep B and genital herpes? I have
been researching home and water births.
But they are only safe if you are low
risk.....Would these two things make me
high risk?
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Marianne0558
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Posted: 01-23-08 15:03pm
I think herpes MIGHT make you at-risk, but
I'm not totally sure. How far along are
you? I would think your doctor would have
already told you if you were high-risk or
not at a prenatal visit.
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Mommy35
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Posted: 01-23-08 15:06pm
I don't think either thing makes you high
risk. I think what makes you high risk is
a previous premature baby, leaking of
waters, advanced maternal age, and I'm at
a loss for more...
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amethyst eyes
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Posted: 01-23-08 15:11pm
I do not think either makes you high risk.
You do need to get antibiotics for the
Strep B for the health of the baby. As
for the Herpes, you should try getting on
some anti-virals so you do not have an
outbreak near birthing time and pass it
on.
You should reasearch facilities that do
water births so that you can be safe and
have a natural experience.
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Rosie H
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Posted: 01-23-08 15:25pm
yeah my 1st drs appt is on Friday, but i
have been doing a lot of research as to
what I want for me and my baby. That way I
can be prepared to voice my concerns to my
doctor. I would really love to have a
water birth. Its something I have always
thought about and that calls to me. But if
its not safe I will not do it. I hope my
doctor will be understanding.
Thanks for the replys ladies.....oh I am
only 8 weeks.
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Lilly Ivy
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Posted: 01-23-08 15:47pm
I know Strep B they don't like not having
you at the hospital so they can give you
antibiotics via IV. I'm not sure about the
herpes, you're definitely gonna have to
ask your doctor about that. I know some
STDs can be transferred to your baby
through a vaginal birth, but I'm not 100%
if herpes is one of them.
i think your fine, from what I've heard
about herpes & vaginal birth, its a
very low low rate that you can pass it to
your baby and thats if your having an
outbreak during the time of delivery. I'd
ask your Dr. to make sure. As for strep B,
they will give ya an IV for that in the
hospital.
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