Pregnant women should ask their doctors about getting tested for STDs, since some doctors do not routinely perform these tests. Basic fact sheet | Detailed Version Basic fact sheets are presented in plain language for individuals with general questions about sexually transmitted diseases. read more
STIs during pregnancy can cause many complications. For example: HIV. Pregnant women can pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy, labor and vaginal delivery, or breast-feeding. However, if HIV is diagnosed before or early in pregnancy, steps can be taken to reduce the risk of transmission. Hepatitis B. read more