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What is the possibility of my passing herpes to my child during labor / delivery?

April 26, 2017child DELIVERY Herpes labor passing POSSIBILITY

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What is the possibility of my passing herpes to my child during labor / delivery?

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Because of the risk of transmission to your infant, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends cesarean section if any herpes lesions are present at the time of your delivery.