I am pregnant and have heard that it is
dangerous for the child when the mother
has cold sores or herpes during the
pregnancy. Is that true? If so in case I
get one, what can I do? Please advise
me!
Linda
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Emma2
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Posted: 06-16-06 08:26am
I dont know much about it being dangerous
for the baby but it is something you need
to ask your Dr.
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Sunflower_pie81
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Posted: 06-16-06 09:14am
I can't really help you with this because
I am not too sure but I think as long as
the baby doesn't pass thru them while
being birthed the baby will be fine.
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Tony009
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Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 1
Re:please Advise Me Posted: 06-19-06 03:59am
Hi linda,
the truth is that if you have never had a
cold sore or herpes before in your life,
it is very likely that you don't carry the
virus actively within you. Then chances
for a neonatal herpes are extremely rare.
But even if you have had cold sores or
herpes before it is unlikely that you get
an outbreak during delivery. Of course it
is not impossible and if it happens utmost
care has to be taken to protect the child.
Various cremes and tablets are not
recommended for treatment in such a
scenario due to their chemical ingredients
which may hurt the child. A good solution
in this case is a small heat triggered
device which I have seen in the net and
works without chemicals. Also make sure
that after delivery you inform friends and
family to be very careful if they have a
cold sore themselves as the immune system
of a baby is not matured enough and this
virus may be dangerous for your child
after it is born as well. The best thing
will be to talk to your doctor about it.
I am attaching a few links which you might
find helpful:
cheers and all the best for your pregnancy
:)
tony
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Linda0027
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 2 Location: NZ
Thanks to All Posted: 08-07-06 05:10am
Hii all,
thanks for your informations and advice.
The links that u have provided found to be
very useful.
And I have bought the product "herpotherm"
from wellness shop; it's so excellent that
i can't describe. Really its a small
device with big results..
It is the first time I saw the herpotherm.
So I have some fear to use it. Because
the manufacturer states that there is a
heat while it apply. I was quite
skeptical but now I have tried it myself.
Not a very pleasant feeling at first,
because it gets a little hot - its
bearable though. But I have to say that
it is worth the 4 sec little hot!. Had a
very slight reddening after the
application, but that's it. But the
result is really amazing. There was no
single blister coming. Much better than
all these cremes and medicines
before...Thank god
