Posted on April 2, 2010.
Yeast infections during pregnancy - safe treatments available Women are generally unaware of this fact, but a yeast infection during pregnancy is quite common. Because there is a higher level of estrogen available which contributes to the increase of glycogen, a sugar that feeds the yeast and allows it to multiply and grow happily.
Yeast infections during pregnancy have the same symptoms as those who are not pregnant, as an immediate ceasefire, itching, sensation while urinating, which can be alleviated. Until treatment is sought, the infection will continue to grow, become incessant itching, and there also may be pain and cramps in the stomach. Getting treatment as soon as possible is the best resolution to prevent progress.
Once you suspect an infection is present, a gynecologist should be contacted and an appointment set up for a proper diagnosis. Gynecologists are very sensitive yeast infection during pregnancy is possible, there is no need to be embarrassed or ashamed. It is a natural disaster, but unfortunate in many pregnant women. But relief is in sight, because the drugs include a suppository that is considered safe during pregnancy. Oral antifungal medications are dangerous for pregnant women and should never be prescribed.
Usually, treatment with antifungal suppositories are for seven days in total. The itch may stop with the first treatment, always suppositories should be taken for the whole of this period, to be sure the infection is eradicated. Some women are soaking in a hot bath relieves itching and burning, but does not add bubble bath or any other scented bath water, as it may increase the irritation and itching, and cause and a rash. If the itching persists after three or four days, it may be time to ask the gynecologist for another prescription suppository that can be more effective. Another thing to remember is to eat less sugar, gluten and trans fat, and add more fresh vegetables and lean chicken to stimulate the immune system.
When there is a yeast infection during pregnancy, women may have questions about the safety of their unborn child. They can be assured, the infection will not harm their children, even when infection is present at birth. In this case, the child is still not injured, but he may be born with thrush, an infection of the mouth and cheeks that is treatable and not at all serious. If the child is born with thrush, it does not necessarily mean the mother has a yeast infection is thrush is very common in babies anyway.