Genital herpes - any mums passed the virus to baby WITHOUT having had any active blisters through a vaginal delivery?

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Mums who have genital herpes (that you had before you became pregnant) managed to have a vaginal birth and didn't pass the virus to the baby during delivery?

I particularly wonder about those of you who had outbreaks during your pregnancy as well (but obviously not at the time of birth as you wouldn't have been allowed to give birth vaginally if that was the case.)

I am aware the virus can be passed on even without an active outbreak present so want to know if this has happened to anyone? Have you passed the virus on without an active outbreak?

Also, what sort of monitoring did your baby get after birth just to check they were definitely okay?

You can't pass it on the baby only if you have an outbreak during delivery.
Had two outbreaks during pregnancy so I started to take medication (ask your GP for it) from 36 weeks. It is harmless and prevents you to have an outbreak during delivery.
In my hospital, they told me even with the outbreak you have to have natural birth (some hospitals might offer you C section) and the chances are to pass the virus on is 1%. I still was very nervous about it, so I'm glad I took the medication.
They don't check the baby for it, as they will have antibodies so no need (that's my gp told me).
As far as I know, it's only dangerous to the baby if you have your first ever outbreak during delivery.

Previous midwifery sister. Look at rcog guidance for genital herpes in pregnancy and the management of. Essentially there is a very low risk of the baby contracting the virus if you don't have an outbreak at the time of delivery and you had contracted herpes before you were pregnant. The risk of transmission is further reduced if you take antivirals which your obstetrician or gp can prescribe. Herpes is very common and the majority of babies will be born alive and healthy. Do discuss the pros and cons of taking aciclovir tablets with your doctor, they are highly effective at preventing breakouts which would be the last thing you want when you are due to give birth. All the best to you x

Is this your second post about this?

Really speak to your midwife about your concerns and see if there is any extra support she can give you.

We can try to reassure you as much as we can but I fear this will just fester and get worse as you get closer to delivery.

the Royal College of Obs. and Gyn. guideline on herpes simplex says that babies do not need to be checked or kept in EVEN IF a woman has an outbreak at the time of birth.
If your baby had caught it, it would be ill within two weeks of birth. If your baby has reached three weeks without illness, your baby has not caught herpes off you.
Think of all those mums with cold sores who kiss their new babies with no consequence!