Anyone told their parents they have herpes

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How did they respond? I'm going to tell them the reason I'm getting an elective c section is due to me having herpes and not wanting to take the 1-3% risk of passing the virus to my baby.

Why? I mean its up to you and your relationship with them but I wouldn't want mine knowing.

If you’re worried about it, and you don’t think it will change anything, then don’t bother. You can have a c-section for whatever reason you want.

Why tell them ?

I wouldn't bother telling them. Just say the baby is breech

No, but do you need to explain the reasons? Personally I wouldn’t, I’d there a particular reason you feel you should share this information with them?

Can't you just say that the decision has been made between you and your consultant that you'll be having a c section and leave it there?

Why on earth do your parents need to know this? It's intensely private medical information and none of anyone's business but yours

Just say you’ve decided to have a C section…
Why do you want to go into details?

Or just tell them it's for the baby's safety and not elaborate further?

How odd, why would you, I had a csection because my vbac failed, their are many reasons for needing a csection it’s not like they are going to be “suspicious”
Depends on your relationship i guess but no I wouldn’t have told my parents if I was in this situation

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My mum has it so it was easy to tell her I now have it also.
You don't have to tell them why you are having a c-section but do what's best for you

What's it got to do with your parents?