If you’re pregnant and have genital warts you should really talk with your doctor for the best possible medical advice. Some medications won’t be suitable for use while you’re pregnant, and alternatives should be discussed. Genital warts can also become aggravated during pregnancy, and in some cases can cause problems during childbirth. There is also a chance for vaginal bleeding to occur as well due to these warts.

Additionally, you should also be aware that if you have genital warts, there’s a chance that during childbirth, the genital HPV infection might be passed on to your newborn baby. In some cases this won’t amount to anything, but in a few rare cases the baby might develop this strain of warts in the throat area. This is called laryngeal pappiloma.

The genital warts infection won’t necessarily show up immediately and can manifest itself as much as three years on from time of infection. Treatment is available to help cure the genital warts and to relieve any discomfort your baby might suffer, but the treatment might need to be frequent

Genital warts can appear during pregnancy if you are already infected. Warts can become larger and increase with pregnancy. Vaginal bleeding may occur. If the genital warts are in the vagina, cervix or vulva you might find that a normal delivery is difficult. However, cesarean delivers aren’t necessarily recommend for pregnant women who have genital warts. Genital warts in the birth canal can also lead to your newborn baby becoming infected with HPV.

In these cases, which are very rare, the warts will tend to develop in and around the throat area. Treatment will need to be sought to clear these. The presence of genital warts in the vagina or in and around the urethra can make urinating difficult, especially as the warts may tend to increase in size.