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Risks of an STI During Pregnancy

Many women are aware of the risks of STIs, including infertility, which can be temporary or permanent. However, not every woman with an STI becomes infertile for a period. An STI can always be contracted through unprotected sexual contact, even during pregnancy. This blog post provides additional information about the risks of STIs, specifically Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, during pregnancy.

CHLAMYDIA

One of the risks of contracting Chlamydia during pregnancy is an ectopic pregnancy. Additionally, the Chlamydia bacteria can cause eye or lung infections in the unborn child. It can also lead to premature rupture of membranes in the mother. However, Chlamydia infection cannot be transmitted from mother to child.

GONORRHEA

The potential consequences of Gonorrhea during pregnancy are nearly identical to those of Chlamydia. It can also lead to an ectopic pregnancy and cause pneumonia in the child. Unlike Chlamydia, Gonorrhea infection can be transmitted from mother to child.