How STD can affect your pregnancy!
STIs can affect your ability to become pregnant (your fertility), as well as your pregnancy. If you are pregnant, or wanting to become pregnant, tested for STIs is recommended even if you have been tested in the past. If you have concerns about this, discuss this with your doctor.
Women who are pregnant can get the same STIs as women who are not pregnant. If you get infected with an STI while pregnant, it can cause serious problems for you and your developing baby, so if you are worried this is a possibility, discuss getting a check done with your doctor.
If you do contract an STI while pregnant, getting early treatment can reduce the risks. Even if the STI can’t be cured, there are things that can be done to protect you and your baby.
How STD can affect your baby!
Some STIs, such as syphilis and HIV, can infect a baby while it’s still in the mother’s womb. Others, such as chlamydia and genital herpes, can infect the baby as it is being delivered.
STIs can pose significant health risks to unborn babies.
These include:
°premature birth
°low birth weight
°birth defects
°illness
°death.
Getting regular medical care during your pregnancy and discussing any concerns you may have of STIs with your doctor or midwife help reduce the risk of any problems caused by STIs during your pregnancy.
