How to get pregnant while using a condom..

LindseyL09

This is going to sound a bit odd, but my soon to be husband and I are trying to get pregnant while still using condoms.. Let me explain real quick why we still use condoms.. I contracted genital herpes, and he does not have them, so we are trying to limit the chances of him getting them, and we'd like to get pregnant even while using condoms. I know that we could poke holes in the tip and that would help, but I was wondering if that's the only way.

 

Thank you for helping  

XXXXX222

Insemination?

Milliways

I don't have much advice, but I wish you the best of luck. This would be something I would certainly discuss with his/your doctor.

I would make sure that you are using a condom that has a spericide or any lube on it, since those can create hostile enviroments for sperm.

Edit: typo are instead of aren't

BetchySprout

I think that IVI/IUI might be the best bet in this case, just a thought.

megalbee

Talk to your dr.

gorby007

Hmmm...perhaps ask your dr what the best way is if you want to try on your own or with help.

good luck! 

HappyAardvark

You definitely canNOT be the only person to find themselves in this situation, but I would call your doctor to get professional medical advice.  GL!

FyreFry5

I agree - talk to your doctor.  Not only for suggestions in getting pregnant safely, but also to discuss having a safe pregnancy and delivery.  I've read it is possible to pass an infection on to the baby during birth if you're having an outbreak, and there may be other risks you'd want to address with your doctor beforehand.

Good luck!!

jennyhazz

That's a tricky one, since spermicide on condomns may kill off any sperm that do get through any break that you create (poking a hole for example).  As the other posters have said, your doc would have some good suggestions - GL

red1976

As previous posters have said, I think this is best discussed with your doctor. But I'm pretty sure that if your condition is under control (ie. you're not having an outbreak), you should be able to have sex without affecting your partner. But once again, make an appt with your doctor. GH also has implications for childbirth that you should be aware of.

FmrAFBrat

I had a former coworker who had this (& gave me TMI on this).  Basically, she had to had a c-section because she was in the middle of an outbreak.  I would  talk to your doctor & make sure you are on the right meds to prevent an outbreak & make sure you are aware of the risk before you TTC. I am pretty sure from what coworker told me you are at an increased risk of a c-section delivery (so you don't pass it to the baby). As far as other risks I am not so sure. Talk to you dr. 

MillerMadness

You should both talk to your MDs. I'm sure you are not the first couple and not the last to deal with this. Best of luck!