{"id":242,"date":"2023-04-11T17:37:26","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T12:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/blog\/?p=242"},"modified":"2026-06-13T17:21:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T11:51:31","slug":"can-stds-cause-pregnancy-complications-dr-guptas-clinic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/blog\/can-stds-cause-pregnancy-complications-dr-guptas-clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"Can STDs Cause Pregnancy Complications? Dr Gupta&#8217;s Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/blog\/can-stds-cause-pregnancy-complications-dr-guptas-clinic\/#Pregnancy_Complications_In_STDs\" >Pregnancy Complications In STDs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/blog\/can-stds-cause-pregnancy-complications-dr-guptas-clinic\/#What_Happens_When_You_Get_Pregnant_With_An_STD\" >What Happens When You Get Pregnant With An STD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/blog\/can-stds-cause-pregnancy-complications-dr-guptas-clinic\/#What_Treatments_Are_Available_To_Prevent_Health_Problems_From_STDs_During_Pregnancy\" >What Treatments Are Available To Prevent Health Problems From STDs During Pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/blog\/can-stds-cause-pregnancy-complications-dr-guptas-clinic\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pregnancy_Complications_In_STDs\"><\/span>Pregnancy Complications In STDs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly known as STDs, are serious infections spread by having sexual intercourse with someone who has an STD.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/sexually-transmitted-diseases.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sexually transmitted diseases<\/a>\u00a0STDs require treatment, no matter whether you are pregnant or not. But if you are pregnant, you are not the only one at risk. STDs can complicate your pregnancy and cause health issues for you and your baby. At Dr. Gupta&#8217;s Clinic, we make sure to educate our patients about every aspect of reproductive health, including how STDs can affect pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STD-1-2-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Pregnancy Complications In STDs\" class=\"wp-image-2626\" style=\"width:590px;height:auto\" title=\"Pregnancy Complications In STDs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STD-1-2-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STD-1-2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_When_You_Get_Pregnant_With_An_STD\"><\/span><strong>What Happens When You Get Pregnant With An STD?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>STDs like genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhoea, Chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV can be easily transmitted to your unborn child. Moreover, Most STDs may be asymptomatic, but having an STD can hurt the unborn baby\u2019s health and cause severe complications in your pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/infertility.php\">infertility specialist<\/a> stated that STDs in pregnant women could cause:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased Risk of Miscarriage; Some STDs increase the chances of miscarriage. The examples are Chlamydia and gonorrhea, given that they are not treated timely manner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low Birth Weight; STDs can also contribute to low birth weight, babies weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces may be due to STDs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premature labour. Early birth is one of the leading causes of infant death and leads to long-term health problems in children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>STDs like syphilis and HIV can cross the placenta and cause infection in the baby in the womb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other STDs like gonorrhoea, Chlamydia, hepatitis B, and\u00a0genital herpes\u00a0can be transmitted from the mother to the baby through the birth canal and lead to incurable health issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are various harmful effects of passing an STD on to a baby.&nbsp;Your baby may suffer from the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acute hepatitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic liver disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blindness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deafness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/blood-poisoning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Blood infection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brain damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meningitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pregnancy-and-STD-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Treatments To Prevent Health Problems From STDs During Pregnancy\" class=\"wp-image-2627\" style=\"width:465px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pregnancy-and-STD-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pregnancy-and-STD-1-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pregnancy-and-STD-1-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Treatments_Are_Available_To_Prevent_Health_Problems_From_STDs_During_Pregnancy\"><\/span><strong>What Treatments Are Available To Prevent Health Problems From STDs During Pregnancy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can prevent some of the health problems caused by STDs during pregnancy with prenatal screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prenatal tests will allow the\u00a0infertility specialist\u00a0to look for congenital disabilities in your unborn child and suggest the following treatments:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular screenings for STDs before and during pregnancy can detect and treat infections early. Expectant mothers should discuss their sexual health history with their health care providers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of condoms and safe sex practices will reduce the chances of contracting STDs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In case of a correct diagnosis for an STD, this will avert risks to both the mother and the baby. Most of the STDs are curable. Many such curable STDs have antibiotics or antiviral medication as treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>STDs caused by viruses generally have no cure. You will be given antiviral medications to help reduce the symptoms. Women with STDs like herpes are recommended to have a C-section to prevent passing the infection to the baby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccinations are available for certain STDs, like hepatitis B and HPV, which will not only avert risks to mothers but also protect their babies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is advisable not to breastfeed your baby as there is a high chance of passing the disease from the mother to the child.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Always engage in protected sex to prevent STDs. Also, do a pre-marital blood test to identify STDs and avoid the risk of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/sexually-transmitted-diseases.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transmitting the disease<\/a>&nbsp;to each other and your children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Dr. Gupta&#8217;s Clinic, we prioritise the health and well-being of our patients over everything else. It is very important to know the risks of STDs in pregnancy to provide a safe and healthy experience for both the mother and the newborn. For any queries and questions about STDs and pregnancy, feel free to contact us for counselling, testing, and treatment. Your health matters to us, and we will help you through it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Gupta, one of the leading sexologists in India, offers comprehensive treatments for hazardous STDs, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/genital-herpes-genital-warts.php\">genital herpes genital warts<\/a>, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/syphilis.php\">syphilis<\/a>. Don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to us for expert care and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please visit the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/\">https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drguptas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also contact us through mail on:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:drguptasclinic@gmail.com\">drguptasclinic@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or can also call us on:&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:9831834215\">+91 9831834215<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pregnancy Complications In STDs Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly known as STDs, are serious infections spread by having sexual intercourse with someone who has an STD.\u00a0Sexually transmitted diseases\u00a0STDs require treatment, no matter whether you are pregnant or not. But if you are pregnant, you are not the only one at risk. 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