Can herpes virus get transmitted to the baby during pregnancy?
If you contracts the herpes virus during pregnancy or have an outbreak at the time of delivery, it is very much possible to transmit the virus to the newborns. Babies born with herpes may are at a great risk of brain damage, severe rashes, eye problems, or they may even die. Therefore it is strongly advises that pregnant women who suspect that they may have genital herpes gets into the contact of her healthcare provider. Who may prescribe medications and advise precautions that can be taken by you to protect the baby from the virus.
