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Lactation Consultant

Category - Infections

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What kind of a birth would you expect for a woman who has genital herpes?
  1. Induced labor and a vaginal delivery with general anesthesia.
  2. Induced labor and a vaginal delivery with an epidural.
  3. A forceps assisted vaginal delivery without an epidural.
  4. A Cesarean section to prevent the spread of the infection.
Explanation
Answer: D - A Cesarean section is indicated when the pregnant woman has genital herpes. This delivery prevents the spread of the infection to the newborn, as would occur with a vaginal delivery.
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