im new here, and i have a concern about the birth of my son...

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I did a quick google and found this:
http://www.pregnancy-info.net/stds_hpv_pregnancy.html

It seems that it depends if you have an active case of warts during birth. It also mentioned that at times the warts can block the birth canal, making a c-section necessary. I'd mention it to your doctor right away so you can start with any preventative measures you need to take in order to have the birth experience you want.

And congrats! I'm having a boy as well, it's very exciting. Is this your first?

 

I just want to say it's nothing to be embarassed about here. HPV is one of, if not, the most common std. I've heard figures of 1 in 4 have it. My friend had HPV which turned into cervical cancer, she had surgery to have it removed. She had a vaginal birth later on.

 

I PMed you.

 

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yes, this is my first. and conrats to you too! we are even due around the same time.

 

There is very little to no danger of the baby contracting HPV during a normal vaginal birth. The very low percentage (0.01%) of babies who do contract HPV from their mothers do so before birth, from swallowing amniotic fluids, and this is associated with warts very high up in the vagina and covering the cervix. An automatic C-section is not the accepted standard of care for a mother with genital warts. Even ACOG, as c-section happy as they are, states there is no benefit to surgical delivery of the baby for genital warts. The only time a c-section would be recommended is if the warts are so numerous and large that they obstruct the birth canal and/or are likely to bleed profusely.


So, what can you do to prevent the warts from becoming larger and even reduce the size and number?

Reduce your stress!
Stress is the biggest factor for the acceleration of growth of genital warts. Practice daily meditation (it's a good prep for birth too!), and relax. Eat very, very well, reduce your simple carbs (white bread, white pasta, white rice, sweets and pastries) and eat loads of fresh green veggies, drink tons of water, get enough sleep, take naps in the afternoon, go on nice, leisurely strolls (also a good prep for birth!).

Increase your vitamin C intake, up to 5,000 mgs daily. This is a great immune system booster (and will not hurt your baby). Take 400 IUs of Vitamin E daily, this is a amazing tissue healer. You can even apply the oil from the capsules directly on the warts themselves. Get an excellent B vitamin complex, I recommend taking nutritional yeast, found in bulk at every health food store, it's very inexpensive too. Vitamin B's help reduce the effects of stress on your body.

Practice good hygeine (warts are not caused by poor hygeine, but keeping them clean and dry will make them less bothersome). After bathing, you can dry your perineal area with a blow dryer set on low. Wear only cotton panties, and change them often. Do not rub them dry, pat gently.

Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!