Herpes During Pregnancy

What does herpes mean for your pregnancy and baby?

Herpes During Pregnancy

What does herpes mean for your pregnancy and baby?

Women who experience genital herpes during pregnancy generally have normal births and healthy babies. However, there is a small risk of complications if you have herpes while you're pregnant. The risk depends on what stage of pregnancy you are at and whether you have had attacks of genital herpes before.  

Your midwife, GP, local genitourinary medicine (GUM) or sexual health clinic can give you advice if you are pregnant and think you may have genital herpes. 

Last reviewed: 16-04-2020 by Dr Simran Deo