How can herpes simplex spread to an infant?
HSV is most often spread to an infant during birth if the virus is present in the birth canal during delivery.
HSV can also be spread to the baby if he or she is kissed by someone who suffers from coldsores.
In rare instances, HSV may be spread by touch, if someone touches an active cold sore and immediately touches the baby.
How can herpes harm a baby?
HSV can cause neonatal herpes, a rare but life-threatening disease. Neonatal herpes can cause skin, eye or mouth infections, damage to the central nervous system and other internal organs, mental retardation, or death. Medication may help prevent or reduce lasting damage if it is given early.
How can I protect the baby after birth?
A baby can get neonatal herpes in the first few weeks after birth. Such infections are almost always caused by a kiss from an adult who has a cold sore. To protect your baby, do not kiss him or her when you have a cold sore, and ask others not to. If you have a cold sore, wash your hands before touching the baby.
found all the above on the link... all the rest was about herpes down below (which I do NOT have)... its still a bit vaague though.. I mean, hopefully my cold sore will be gone by the time she comes.. but in sections it says the virus can stay active for time after?? so im just going to have to NOT kiss my baby or not touch my mouth & touch her !! how hard is that going to be!!