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Pregnancy and the fungus of the vagina

Many of the women in the waiting period, the child appears in many problems related to health. The fact that at this time, all forces of an organism of the expectant mother aimed at nurturing a healthy baby. This is the reason of low immunity, exacerbation of chronic diseases and weak protection against various kinds of infections, including fungal (yeast).

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To reduce the risk of development and spread of fungal infection of the vagina during pregnancy you must observe some simple rules:

  • Practice protected sex even with the only and checked for lack of infection partner;
  • The genital area should be dry and clean. Therefore, it is necessary to wear cotton breathable underwear, avoiding synthetic materials;
  • Should not wear tight pants made of artificial tissues;
  • After swimming, must immediately remove the swimsuit;
  • Sleep preferably without underwear to the genitals ventilated. Pajamas to change into her nightgown;
  • The genital area should be washed with warm water. Douching during pregnancy is not recommended;
  • You should not use foams for baths, scented soap, sprays for personal hygiene. They can contribute to the development of infection or irritation to the genitals;
  • Wipe the genitals is needed from the pubis to the anus.
  • It is desirable to include in the diet of fermented milk products containing lactobacilli. Many doctors have doubts about the effectiveness of the prevention of fungal infections yoghurt, but most patients believe that it is not. In any case, harm will not be exact.

In addition to vaginal fungus infection in a pregnant ladies can occur on the nails and on the skin. In all cases of infection should not self-medicate and wait until the infection go away by itself. Whatever part of the body is not subjected to fungal lesions at the first symptoms should consult a dermatologist and treat the disease. The doctor, after mycological research, prescribe treatment, as safe as possible both for the woman and her unborn child.

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