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Can The Baby Be Infected By Chlamydia During Pregnancy?

My sister was 6 months pregnant when she found out she was pregnant. When they did a pap we found out she had chlamydia. She is now almost due. She has had chlamydia twice during her pregnancy. Can her baby be infected by it ? Or whats the chances of her baby being born sick ..?
Tue, 28 Jul 2015
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Hello, less chances of infection but can cause growth retardation of the baby so go regular ultrasounds and get chlamydia treated as soon as possible
In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain
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Can The Baby Be Infected By Chlamydia During Pregnancy?

Hello, less chances of infection but can cause growth retardation of the baby so go regular ultrasounds and get chlamydia treated as soon as possible In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain