<h2><strong>Q: </strong>Is there a way to prevent the spread of herpes from mother to child during pregnancy?</h2>
<p><strong>A: </strong>A study was done in California (Obstet Gynecol 1996;88:603-10) which showed that giving a medication called 'acyclovir' late into a pregnancy may often prevent herpes infection in the baby. The treatment consists of 200 mg of acyclovir taken five times a day for 7-10 days.</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

Is there a way to prevent the spread of herpes from mother to child during pregnancy?

Herpes Prevention During Childbirth

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Q: Is there a way to prevent the spread of herpes from mother to child during pregnancy?