Yeast Infections And Pregnancy Posted: 10-24-04 18:03pm
Does anyone know anything about yeats
infections and pregnancy? I have one now
but i'm scared to put anything in my body
cause of the baby
and can it harm the baby at all, the
infection itself?
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nippz
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Posted: 10-24-04 18:06pm
Oh boy. I have one, too. The doctor
perscribed me some medicine you insert
into your vagina and it releases a cream.
It should go away in 7 days if you do it
every night.
Ask your doctor about any medicines. It's
safe, just dont accept any oral
medication.
And dont let the cream reach your uterus.
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1sttimemama
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Posted: 10-24-04 18:15pm
R u having any pain because of it. Lately
sex has been really painful. And i'm not
sure why
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nippz
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Posted: 10-24-04 18:19pm
Well actually, I just got this infection
about a month and a half ago, around
august 20th, and I stopped sex during
pregnancy when I was 3 months, so I
wouldn't know about the pain. But if it's
painful then stop, you dont wanna risk
anything, and him getting an std or
something. But anyway, I mean I dont feel
any pain while putting the stick in, which
is kind of like sex because your like
doing it a stick, lol without going in and
out all the time, though. But please
consult your doctor about this asap.
You want to get rid of it asap because
your baby can be born with it. Not the
infection in the genital area but I mean,
the baby will have white things inside of
the cheeks, on the tongue and gums, and if
you try to wipe it, it'll bleeed. So try
to get rid of the infection asap!
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1sttimemama
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Posted: 10-24-04 18:30pm
Oh, wow. Thanks
do u know what he can get if anything if
we'd been having sex while I have it?
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nippz
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Posted: 10-24-04 18:33pm
I'm not sure, but I mean what causes yeast
infections are std's or antibiotics, so he
might be getting an std himself.
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IDABABY
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Posted: 10-24-04 18:36pm
What is a yeast infection?
Yeast infections are a common type of
vaginal infection that you're even more
likely to get when you're pregnant. These
infections (also called monilial vaginitis
or vaginal candidiasis) are caused by
microscopic fungi in the candida family,
most commonly by candida albicans. This
bug is normally found in the vaginas of
nearly one third of all women (as well as
in the intestinal tract of both sexes) and
only becomes a problem when it grows so
fast that it overwhelms other competing
microorganisms. Your increased estrogen
level during pregnancy causes your vagina
to produce more glycogen, making it even
easier for yeast to grow there. (some
researchers think estrogen also has a
direct effect on yeast, causing it both to
grow faster and to stick to the walls of
the vagina better.)
what are the symptoms?
Symptoms may include:
• itchiness, irritation, burning, redness,
and sometimes even swelling in your
vaginal area
• odorless, white, creamy or
cottage-cheesy vaginal discharge
• pain during sex
these symptoms may come and go or they may
plague you until you treat the infection.
How is a yeast infection treated?
If you think you have a yeast infection,
see your practitioner. She'll take a
sample of your vaginal discharge and check
it for yeast to confirm the diagnosis. If
you do have a yeast infection, she may
give you a prescription or recommend an
over-the-counter anti-fungal cream or
vaginal suppository that's safe during
pregnancy. You need to insert the cream
or suppository into your vagina,
preferably at bedtime so that it doesn't
leak out, for seven days in a row. (the
shorter-course regimens that you might
have used before are not as effective in
pregnancy.) if you find a cream
irritating, let your practitioner know.
She may need to switch you to another
medication.
The medication should bring you relief
within a few days, but be sure to use the
full course of treatment to make sure the
infection is gone. In the meantime, you
can soothe your itching with an ice pack
or by soaking for ten minutes in a cool
bath.
Will a yeast infection affect my baby?
No, a yeast infection won't hurt or affect
your developing baby. If you have an
infection when you go into labor, there's
some chance that your newborn will
contract it as he passes through the birth
canal. Yeast infections in newborns are
called thrush. Thrush is recognizable by
the white patches in a baby's mouth; it's
not serious and it's easily treated.
How can I decrease my chances of getting a
yeast infection?
You can reduce your chances of getting one
by keeping your genital area dry and
keeping your vaginal flora in balance.
Here's how:
• wear breathable cotton underwear and
avoid pantyhose, leggings, and tight
pants, particularly if made of
synthetics.
• try sleeping without underwear at night
to allow air to get to your genital area.
(if you like to wear something, a
nightgown without underwear allows more
air circulation than pajama bottoms.)
• avoid bubble baths and long, hot baths,
and don't sit around in a wet bathing
suit.
• avoid perfumed soaps, scented laundry
detergent, and feminine hygiene sprays.
Clean your genital area gently with warm
water (not soap) and never douche during
pregnancy.
• always wipe from front to back.
• eat yogurt that contains a live culture
of lactobacillus acidophilus, which may
help restore the proper bacterial balance
in your vagina.
-kristin
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nippz
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Posted: 10-24-04 18:37pm
Kristin your so smart your my hero.
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Michelle1337
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Posted: 10-24-04 18:39pm
Haha thats funny kristin, I just fixing to
post that exact same thing.
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1sttimemama
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Joined: 24 Oct 2004 Posts: 198
Posted: 10-24-04 18:42pm
Thanks kristin that was quite
informational, I dont think my question
could have been answered more thoroughly
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IDABABY
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Posted: 10-24-04 18:51pm
Lol michelle- great minds think a like!
I'm glad that I could get your questions
answered...Ahhh the joys of the
internet.
-kristin
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nippz
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Joined: 11 Sep 2004 Posts: 2173 Location: ,
Posted: 10-24-04 18:59pm
Haha ~ I can't live without it. It's like
my life. I know, I have no life
your my hero.
