Yeast Infection Pregnancy

If you think you have a yeast infection pregnancy read page 2 of this article, Yeast Infection Infant. This article will prepare you to seek further discussion with your doctor or health provider regarding infants with yeast.

Natural cures are also available that do not require a prescription.

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Women are more susceptible to getting a yeast infection during pregnancy than any other time in their life.

You should be prepared for this common occurrence when 

your pregnancy is in the second trimester. 

What is a yeast infection:

Yeast is a normal organism or fungus in the body. In women, there are always certain amounts of yeast present in the vagina that keep the environment in balance.

A yeast infection happens when the normal yeast organisms in your body multiply and reach high levels of overgrowth. They will not decrease on their own, so it can be dangerous to do nothing and wait for your body to do all the work.  

Why are yeast infections more common during pregnancy: 

The chemical and hormonal changes that happen in the 2^nd trimester cause the vagina to secrete more glucose in the normal discharge.

The yeast needs sugar to survive, so these secretions with high sugar levels create an environment where they will thrive and grow out of control. 

The yeast feeds on sugars in the body and reproduces fungi that disrupt the normal Ph levels in the vagina. 

What causes a yeast infection: 

The causes of a yeast infection during pregnancy are mostly to do with hormonal changes.

Your body is going through a lot of changes, and normal pH levels are affected.  

• Hormonal chemical changes that come before your period or during pregnancy 
• Taking birth control pills or implants, or taking hormones 
• High blood sugar levels in diabetics 
• Eating/drinking too much sugar 
• Taking steroids or antibiotics 
• Douching and sexual intercourse 

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What are yeast infection symptoms: 

Common yeast infection symptoms include a thicker, whitish discharge that is lumpy consistency like cottage cheese.

The discharge is accompanied by a strong odor of bread or yeast. Vaginal discharge can also be yellow or greenish.

Itchiness around the vagina, on the labia and a burning feeling when urinating also occurs.

Pain during urination and sexual intercourse varies between discomfort and extremely painful feelings. 

Other symptoms can include: 

• Rashes 
• Flaking, peeling skin 
• Fatigue 
• Cravings for sweets and starches 

Some STD ’s have vaginal discharge symptoms that are similar to a yeast infection. Visit your doctor to test for any std’s like Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Tricomoniasis.

A common vaginal infection called Bacterial Vaginosis needs to be treated differently than yeast infections.  

How to prevent yeast infections or recurring yeast infections: 

A few simple lifestyle changes can prevent most yeast infections.

By following these you can limit the number of times you get a yeast infection during your pregnancy.

• Cut down on sweets and starchy foods 
• Get enough sleep and don’t become fatigued 
• Wear loose fitting underwear and clothing 
• Change out of workout gear and swim clothes as soon as possible 
• After using the bathroom, wipe front to back with tissue 
• Do not douche or use deodorant suppositories 
• Don’t use fragranced panty liners, tampons, toilet paper or feminine sprays 

How are pregnant women treated for yeast infection: 

You can consult your doctor to discuss the best form of treatment for you. When you are pregnant, do not use Diflucan ( an oral, single dose medication for yeast infections) because it is not proven safe for use during  pregnancy and lactation .  

A common prescribed drug for use during pregnancy  is Miconazole cream, an anti-fungus drug. Miconazole cream is applied on the labia and around the vaginal opening.

It can also be used as a suppository overnight. The cream neutralizes the yeast and Anti-fungus drugs can have certain side effects, however, including: 

·         feeling dizzy 

·         headaches, vomiting  

·         depression, diarrhea and seizures. 

Also,  many women find that Miconazole cream does not clear up the symptoms at all, and the yeast infection worsens to extremely painful levels.  

Many people opt out of using drugs during pregnancy and chose a natural cure to protect the baby and have a treatment method ready to go for any recurring infection.

Medical blogs and forums often refer women to try a natural cure if the doctor’s prescription doesn’t work for them.

One natural method is to use a starch-free (sugar-free) powder on the labia and vaginal area to keep it dry. By stopping the moist, warm environment the yeast can’t thrive and your rash will heal more quickly.  

Read page 2 Yeast Infection Infant of this article about how yeast infection during pregnancy can be passed to the infant during birth.