The Truth About STD’s and Pregnancy | www.justmommies.com

A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infection or disease passed from person to person through sexual contact. In the United States, about 20 million new infections are estimated to occur each year. If you are pregnant and have an STD, you may pass the infection to your baby. Therefore, every woman who is pregnant should be checked for STDs during their first prenatal checkup. Women should be aware of the harmful effects of STDs and know how to protect themselves and their unborn baby against infection.