Human papilloma virus is extremely contagious. In fact, according to studies, expectant mothers who are infected with HPV and are suffering from genital warts run a high risk of passing on the disease to the child in her womb. That is why it is imperative that pregnant women with such a condition seek treatment before the baby is born. Pregnancy, itself, is a very delicate situation. Needless to say, the presence of genital warts during pregnancy may lead to a lot of complications to both the mother and the baby. Genital warts during pregnancy often increase in size. To add to the already challenging discomforts that a pregnant woman may experience, genital warts make urinating difficult and painful. Because of the hormonal changes a woman goes through during pregnancy, the warts multiply in drastic numbers, enlarge and bleed. There are those who are embarrassed to talk to a doctor about genital warts and try to treat themselves with non-prescription medication instead. These people run the risk of either curing themselves or aggravating the disease. Pregnant women are not encouraged to take any chances. The best way to eradicate their problems with genital warts is to talk to their obstetrician-gynecologist of whatever treatment options there are that would not endanger her and her baby.
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