What is a yeast infection? Yeast infection during pregnancy also known as candidiasis, are common female condition. It’s a fungus linked to irritation, itching, burning, discharge, white or gray discharge, and swelling. |
The yeast infection is a fungus that lives in the vagina in small numbers. Having a yeast infection during pregnancy is very common due to imbalance of hormones. |
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The vaginal infection is pretty common in pregnant women. Microscopic fungi in the Candida family cause the infection also known as monilial vaginitis.
Pregnant women go through many changes in their body one of them is having high estrogen levels. The high level of estrogen is a commonly cause of yeast infection during pregnancy. |
During the second trimester are super common during pregnancy. We all have communities of microorganisms that live inside our bodies. The fungi turn into an infection when our body is not balance.
Pregnancy creates an unbalance in our bodies increasing the various members of microbiome causing yeast infection.
Yes, yeast infection can be an early sign of pregnancy. The fungi are most common in pregnancy due to the effect of hormones on the vaginal environment.
There are many symptoms and signs if you’re having a yeast infection.
Many pregnant women use topical azole antifungals as the recommended treatment during pregnancy. There are many things you can do differently to prevent from getting a yeast infection during pregnancy.
No, a yeast infection won’t hurt or affect your developing
baby. The yeast infection will make you feel uncomfortable but not affect your
baby.
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