According to 2021 research, about 1 in every 1,000 babies born in the United States develop neonatal HSV.
If you contracted genital HSV before pregnancy and he a recurrent infection, you’re unlikely to transmit the virus to your baby during delivery. But if you contracted the virus during pregnancy, especially late pregnancy, this risk increases.
Because the virus can cause serious complications, including premature delivery, it’s important to let your care team know if you believe you could he HSV.