Yes, it is possible to pass an STD to your child during pregnancy and birth. Also, some STDs are asymptomatic, which means that you may not know you even have an STD. That’s why frequent testing is essential, whether you think you might be pregnant or have been sexually active with more than one partner.

Statistics show that 25% of all Americans have an incurable STD. There are 20 million new cases reported every year and half of these infections are among people ages 15 to 24 and they can have long-term consequences. If you are pregnant and wondering if you have an STD, and are worried about your child,