How Is Syphilis Treated During the Pregnancy?
There is only one drug that can get rid of Syphilis and be safely taken during pregnancy and that is penicillin. You’ll be treated with one or more injections of penicillin. Your doctor will evaluate what stage of the disease you are at and give you the right doses to treat both you and the baby. The treatment for Syphilis often causes a number of short term reactions including fevers, chills, headaches and muscle and joint aches. It can also cause changes in your baby’s heart rate and may bring on some contractions if you’re already in the second half of your pregnancy. These symptoms are often intense right after the treatment and then dissipate after a few hours. Your partner will certainly need to be tested as well. He can expect to be treated if he is either positive or has had contact with you in the last three months. You’ll have to refrain from having any sexual contact until you’ve finished your treatment. When your treatment is finished, you’ll have blood tests periodically t
