Pregnancy Yeast Infection Treatment
Being pregnant makes you more likely to get a yeast infection as your hormones and body chemicals are out of balance. The fungus that causes yeast infections Candida Albicans is always present in the body but if an environment is given to it that it likes it will grow and spread. Being pregnant can create an environment that allows it to do just that.
The problem when pregnant is knowing what you can do for treatment that is safe for yourself and your unborn child. The top priority as an expectant mother is to find a pregnancy yeast infection treatment, natural or medicated, that is safe and will not bring on an early labor. You can talk to a pharmacist about over the counter pregnancy yeast infection treatments but whatever method you choose it is important to talk to your doctor first.
This article has four pieces of advice you can use whilst pregnant without any risk to you or your child.
• Diet – Some foods that you can ensure are in your diet will help you re-balance your body’s pH and make it less acidic. These include almonds, pumpkins, carrots, blackberries, lemon seeds, cabbage, sauerkraut, pineapple and onions.
• Clothing – Avoid tight fitting clothes as they trap in heat and make you sweaty. The yeast thrives in warm, damp areas. Loose clothes will help keep it cool and dry down there. Try skirts, loose pants and wear cotton as cotton allows the skin to breathe.
• Go Commando! – When you can, skip the underwear and go commando! This way you are letting air get down there. Otherwise wear cotton underwear for reasons mentioned above.
• Wash and Dry – Make sure you wash thoroughly and very importantly dry thoroughly too. After baths, showers, exercise make sure you clean and dry the vaginal area.
These actions are not going to harm your baby or cause any complications in your pregnancy. There are other natural pregnancy yeast infection treatment you can take but always check with your doctor first.
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