Yes, it is possible for both a man and woman to have herpes and still have a healthy child. However, there are some important considerations to keep in mind:

1. If the mother has genital herpes (HSV-2) during pregnancy or at the time of delivery, precautions may need to be taken to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to the baby.

2. It's essential for pregnant women with genital herpes outbreaks close to their due date or experiencing symptoms like sores or lesions before labor begins should consult healthcare providers immediately as this could increase transmission risks.

3. In such cases where either partner has active genital HSV-2 infections near childbirth leading cesarean sections significantly reduced chances of neonatal infection compared those who opt out hence reducing potential harm from vertical transmission that might affect infants health status negatively .