Geneva Is 8 Months Pregnant When She Finds Out That

question 19

Multiple Choice

Geneva is 8 months pregnant when she finds out that she has acquired the herpes simplex 2 virus. She is looking forward to having the baby and plans a natural childbirth at a nearby birthing facility. What is the greatest danger with this plan?

• A) Geneva may die in childbirth if she is having a herpes outbreak at the time.
• B) Her husband may leave her if the baby is born with herpes.
• C) There are no particular dangers, as long as both mother and baby receive antiviral medication.
• D) Geneva may have trouble delivering the baby naturally because she has herpes.
• E) Natural childbirth may cause the baby to contract the virus, with potentially fatal results.

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