My Prenatal Promise

Congenital Syphilis

Congenital Syphilis (CS) is a disease that occurs when a mother with syphilis passes the infection on to her baby during pregnancy.

All pregnant women should be tested for syphilis three times during their pregnancy - at the first prenatal visit, third trimester and at delivery.

Syphilis can be treated and cured with antibiotics. If you test positive for syphilis during pregnancy, be sure to get treatment right away.