
I Am A 32 Year Old Female I Have A

Question: I am a 32 year old female i have a 4 month old daughter whom i am exclusively breastfeeding. I have herpes 1 virus i have had it since i was young. My boyfriend had an affair and was just diagnosed with Genital herpes can we still have sex? does this pose risk to our baby?
Brief Answer:
Herpes simplex 1 or 2 is not risky for the baby.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
Herpes simplex 1 or 2 is not risky for the baby.
It does not pass on the baby through breastfeed.
If you use a condom during intercourse with your husband the risk of transmitting herpes simplex 2 is lower.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Herpes simplex 1 or 2 is not risky for the baby.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
Herpes simplex 1 or 2 is not risky for the baby.
It does not pass on the baby through breastfeed.
If you use a condom during intercourse with your husband the risk of transmitting herpes simplex 2 is lower.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Raju A.T

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