Pregnancy is a time filled with excitement, questions, and important decisions about health. For expecting parents, sexual health is an important part of prenatal care, even when there are no obvious symptoms. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also commonly called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), can sometimes affect pregnancy, childbirth, or a newborn's health. The good news is that many STDs can be diagnosed, managed, and treated, and appropriate prenatal care can significantly reduce potential complications.
If you are pregnant and have an STD, you are not alone, and an infection does not automatically mean that you cannot have a healthy pregnancy. The most important step...
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