Started 3 weeks, 3 days ago (2009-11-17 05:06:00)
by grace
1. "RE: Having an OB in
first trimester and scared..."
In response to message #0
Your baby is perfectly safe!!! The herpes isn't an issue for your baby until the time of delivery ( plenty of posts here on that if you haven't had a chance to look thru them yet ). Also it's fine to take valtrex when you have an ob too. Take some deep breaths...
Started 3 weeks, 1 day ago (2009-11-18 20:36:00)
by C16679
1. "RE: Why so much scary stuff out there???"
In response to message #0
I'm not sure, and I know Grace will respond to you, but I believe it's just that a lot of meds aren't actually tested on
pregnant women, so I think they just can't say, yeah, it's no problem whatsoever, take it every day, and guarantee the safety 100%. And they DO ...
Started 5 months, 2 weeks ago (2009-06-25 12:15:00)
by grace
4. "RE: A few questions for Grace"
In response to message #3
Am just getting back online after a vacation or I would've answered this sooner I think it's wishful thinking that you'd only labor 4-6 hours after
your water breaks? he he he Really it's still low risk if you didn't have any signs of an ob when you went into labor. Definitely...
Started 1 month, 4 weeks ago (2009-10-14 06:39:00)
by grace
1. "RE: Should I be taking antiviral meds..."
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http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_ id=11430 Women with recurrent
genital herpes is a level B recommendation according to ACOG. Usually providers follow level A and B recommendations and consider level C's. If you want to be taking daily suppressive ...
Started 2 months, 2 weeks ago (2009-09-27 17:56:00)
by grace
1. "RE: Need Advice - Days Away From Delivering"
In response to message #0
tingly and pinchy feelings can be from many things. You have a watermelon sitting on your backside right now which puts pressure on the nerves. Have they also tested you for yeast and bacterial
vaginal infections too? This is totally up to the two of you to make this...
Started 2 months, 2 weeks ago (2009-09-22 06:37:00)
by grace
1. "RE: suppressive therapy during and post- pregnancy?"
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Yes you can breast feed while taking herpes antivirals either episodically or suppressively. The baby does get some of the medication but it's far lower amounts than the amounts already deemed safe for them. Both
the american academy of pediatrics and the la ...
Started 7 months, 2 weeks ago (2009-04-24 15:31:00)
by C16679
1. "RE: 8 months later!!"
In response to message #0
Oh, yay! I'm glad you're enjoying being a mother so much! Thanks for updating us. I'm thrilled it all went well. C.