The appearance of herpes on the face has never caused positive emotions, especially if such a "visit" happens during pregnancy. During this period, all pregnant women have a question whether herpes on the lips can harm their future baby. But do not prematurely panic, because infection with the herpes virus occurs often in childhood, and this "resident" lives in the body of ninety-five percent of the world's population. The virus is inactive until certain reasons occur. Such reasons can be:
- weakening of the body's immune system;
- living conditions;
- past illnesses;
- cold;
- bacterial infection;
- chemotherapy and so on.
What is dangerous for herpes in pregnancy?
If during pregnancy you have herpes on the chin , lips, mouth, nose or any other part of the body, then it is worth to see a doctor who will prescribe a treatment to eliminate herpes. An important point is the frequency of herpetic eruptions in a woman who has a baby. If before this time she did not show herpes, then in this case the appearance of this disease during pregnancy can harm the baby. Less dangerous in pregnancy is the recurrence of herpes. Nevertheless, its appearance indicates an exacerbation of the process, which must be treated.
If during pregnancy a woman has an exacerbation of herpes, but previously this virus has already manifested itself, there is no cause for concern. Because the previously noticed "cold" on the lips is a sign that the woman has already developed immunity to this virus. Such immunity is passed on to the baby in the womb and remains with him for several months after birth.
There are norms on which the character of the course of the herpes disease is determined:
- Primary infection occurs in the first trimester of pregnancy. In this case, the virus can lead to the death of the fetus or provoke the formation of malformations in it. Such violations can be the incorrect formation of cranial bones and eyes.
- Infection with herpes occurs at the end of pregnancy. In this case, it can lead to a delay in the development of the baby, as well as premature birth. In addition, a child can become infected with this disease during childbirth.
Treatment of herpes during pregnancy
When the disease is prescribed herpes antiviral drugs, but with the "unusual" condition of women, not all drugs can be used. Typically, for the treatment of this type of virus in pregnancy use ointment from herpes . This ointment is applied about five times a day to the affected area. Most often doctors prescribe Acyclovir, and also recommend treating herpes with oxolin, alpizarin, tebrofen, tetracycline or erythromycin ointment.
In some cases, the doctor can advise the future mummy cauterization of herpes rashes with a solution of interferon or vitamin E. These drugs contribute to the rapid healing of wounds. In the case of immunodeficiency, the treatment of a viral disease is carried out with the help of immunoglobulins.
Preventing herpes during pregnancy
In order to avoid the problems that can occur during pregnancy, herpes on the lips, even before pregnancy planning can do the following:
- fully examine the entire body;
- get rid of bad habits;
- to strengthen immunity;
- to pass the analysis on herpes of the first type;
- to drink multivitamins or immunomodulating drugs (in case of exacerbation of herpes);
- to conduct intravascular irradiation of blood.