i have had herpes from before and now that im pregnant im honestly so anxious about it flaring up more. does it get worse during these months? planning to ask my gynac but wanted to hear real experiences first.
Yes, outbreaks can happen more often due to hormonal shifts and stress. Just tell your doctor immediately so they can put you on safe antivirals before delivery.
You can keep the area clean and dry, but please don't try random home remedies for this. You must check with your gynac because outbreaks need proper medical care during pregnancy.
Hormone changes do sometimes make outbreaks more frequent. You need to tell your doctor about your history so they can plan a safe delivery and protect the baby.
If there is an active outbreak near your delivery date, your doctor might recommend a C-section to protect the baby, which is what happened in my case. The recovery is very manageable, so don't worry about it.
Actually, the drop in immunity during pregnancy can cause more frequent flare-ups. It's very manageable with pregnancy-safe medications, so definitely talk to your OBGYN about a management plan.
Pregnancy hormones can sometimes trigger outbreaks because your immunity is slightly lower. Please be very cautious and discuss this with your doctor so they can monitor you safely.
