Bacterial Infection During Pregnancy Posted: 12-30-03 10:59am
I am 6 months pregnant and have had a
bacterial infection the whole time that my
doctor cannot seem to clear up, we have
tried about 5 cycles of antibiotic(flagyl)
and no improvement and have just tried 2
cycles of metrogel with also no
improvement and everything I have read
about this condition during pregnancy has
said that it can be harmful to the baby
and can cause pre-term labor. When I
confront the doctor with these articles he
says not to worry about it that it is fine
but I am very worried. I really dont know
what to do since my insurance wont pay for
a 2nd oppinion and I can't afford to pay
for it myself. What should I do? Does
anyone have any suggestions or has anyone
else experienced this?
Thanks!
Sgore
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DismalEuphoria
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Dec 2003 Posts: 99 Location: US
Posted: 12-30-03 15:57pm
What type of infection? I have strep b,
which is a common bacteria found in nearly
40% of women. It will never go away, and
could potentially harm my baby, if I get
pregnant. If you are at 6 months, I
wouldn't be too concerned, it just depends
on what kind of infection. Please make
sure that our doctor always physically
examines you to make sure that your cervix
is nice and closed! I have lost two
babies now at just over 5 months because
my cervix starts to thin and infection
sets in. As long as the heartbeat sounds
fine, and you feel well, don't worry so
much. Get an ultrasound just to reassure
yourself. Goodluck!
