<h2><strong>Q: </strong>I am 27 weeks pregnant and have a herpes lesion on my lip. Is that a problem?</h2>
<p><strong>A: </strong>A herpes lesion on your lip is not a problem. The herpes virus is usually only transmitted at the time of delivery when herpes is shed and there is a herpes lesion in the vagina or the external genitalia.</p>

<p>Infections happen when the body is invaded by microorganisms like bacteria and viruses. In pregnancy, infections are especially of concern because they may affect both the mother and the fetus.</p>

Infections

Sexually transmitted infections and diseases affect more than 2 million women every year. This number can only be tallied by the number of women who are treated or diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease.

Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and Diseases (STD)

Yeast infections are more common during pregnancy due to hormonal changes, specifically increased estrogen which sparks glycogen production.

Yeast Infections and Pregnancy

Herpes on the Lip

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Q: I am 27 weeks pregnant and have a herpes lesion on my lip. Is that a problem?