So I know it’s painful! The fear of being rejected for something that we can’t control is horrifying. But as seen in the picture this is why it’s our moral obligation to disclose. This woman of 22 years contracted herpes and had no idea she had it.
When you go to a doctor and ask to be STD tested they do not always test for herpes! You have to ask!
Now most people are not aware of this but having herpes, woman can not have a vaginal birth even if you’ve never had an Ob or shown any symptoms. Due to shedding you can pass whichever type of Herpes to your baby and as a new born they can not fight it off, they’ll die. So in other words it’s so important to disclose. I’d also say I wouldn’t take the risk of having a vaginal birth even if your doctor says it’s fine.