As this eMedTV page explains, for women who have BV and pregnancy is something they are trying to achieve, the fallopian tubes can become blocked due to the disease. Women who have BV and are pregnant need prompt treatment to avoid any complications.
Chlamydia in pregnancy can result in complications during the pregnancy itself or with the newborn. This eMedTV article further discusses chlamydia in pregnancy, including information on potential dangers for the mother and the child.
Women who contract genital herpes later in pregnancy may require a C-section. This eMedTV Web page offers more information on genital herpes and pregnancy, including the risks for neonatal herpes (herpes in the newborn) and how to prevent it.
This eMedTV resource describes the dangerous link between gonorrhea and pregnancy, and offers tips for reducing the risk. For example, pregnant women should have at least one test for gonorrhea during prenatal care.
Many conditions can be affected by HPV, and pregnancy is no exception. This eMedTV page tells you how an infection can affect the mother and the baby. For example, a woman with HPV may require a cesarean section if the warts block the birth canal.
Syphilis in pregnant women can be passed to a baby during pregnancy or childbirth. This eMedTV page explains the dangers of syphilis in pregnant women, including risks involved and the impact on infants, such as developmental delay or miscarriage.
Trichomoniasis may affect a pregnancy by causing low birth weight in the child. This page from the eMedTV library discusses the link between trichomoniasis and pregnancy, and why medication should be avoided during the first trimester.
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