Hello all,
I'm 38 weeks pregnant (9 months) and can deliver at any day now. I'm desperately wanting to avoid a c-section. Just a few weeks ago, I suddenly realized what I thought were yeast infections w/bacterial vaginosis may possibly be herpes. I've know for a time that my husband has it, but I never had any outbreaks to my knowledge. We've been married for 9 years and he's been my only sexual partner. As any woman thats ever been pregnant knows that anything in the genital region is VERY difficult to access at this late stage. I called the doctor's office and the nurse told me to wait to my next appointment to tell the midwife. When I went in the midwife, (herpes symptoms weren't there) she told me that the nurse wasn't correct in advising me of this and if it happens again, ask to speak to the midwife so I could be cultured right away. She gave me the Acyclovir presription to take anyway. I plan on calling tomorrow (Monday) to see if I can be cultured.
In the meantime, what can I take in which dose to augment the Acyclovir? I don't have much money now or access to health food stores. I do have some virgin coconut oil which I think I remember reading has antiviral properties. TIA