How are STDs treated in pregnancy?
Treatment of an STD during pregnancy depends on how far the infection has progressed and how far along you are in your pregnancy. Many STDs are treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics are medicines that are given as a shot or taken by mouth. • HIV/AIDS: Although an incurable disease, you can prevent transmitting the virus to your baby by taking a multitude of medication. • Herpes: Your doctor can prescribe antiviral pills to treat these lesions. Women with active herpes lesions at delivery will likely be delivered by cesarean section to prevent transmitting the infection to the baby. • Gonorrhea: Pregnant women with the infection can be treated with antibiotics. Because gonorrhea is often without symptoms, all newborn babies are given medications at birth to prevent development of this eye infection. • HPV (Genital Warts): If you contract genital warts during pregnancy, treatment may be delayed until after you deliver. • Chlamydia: Mothers with chlamydia are treated with antibiotics. • S
