What should pregnant women do so that vaginitis during pregnancy does not affect the fetus?

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The article was professionally consulted by a Doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital
Vaginitis during pregnancy occurs in 10-20% of pregnant women and can occur at any time during pregnancy. The disease not only causes itching, bad odor and discomfort in the intimate area, but also makes you feel worried about the health of mother and fetus. Is there a way to treat vaginitis during pregnancy without affecting the fetus?

1. Vaginal yeast infection symptoms during pregnancy are common

The fungus that causes vaginal infections is called Candida, these infections tend to occur at any point during pregnancy because of changes in the immune system, increased production of glycogen (for energy storage, etc.) in the body) and higher estrogen levels. It is more common during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
Manifestations of fungal vaginitis during pregnancy:
Vaginal itching a lot. Vaginal discharge more than usual. Discharge is white powder or like white flakes on underwear. The discharge has a very unpleasant odor. Burning sensation when urinating or during sex. In some cases, vaginitis during pregnancy does not have any symptoms, making it impossible for pregnant women to detect and treat the disease in time.

Viêm âm đạo khi mang thai ảnh có thể không có biểu hiện cụ thể
Viêm âm đạo khi mang thai ảnh có thể không có biểu hiện cụ thể

2. Vaginitis affects the fetus?

Most infections can affect a developing baby in the womb. However, it is difficult for doctors to tell how and to what extent the fetus will be affected. Vaginitis during pregnancy can affect the unborn baby in one of three ways:
Harm the mother, make her body unable to properly nourish the fetus, or use drugs that can harm the fetus. fetus. Directly harms the fetus by producing changes that lead to birth abnormalities. Induction of premature labor or miscarriage. Vaginitis can directly affect the fetus as follows:
Bacterial vaginosis can cause preterm labor. Sexually transmitted diseases, such as hepatitis, syphilis, herpes, and HIV, can infect an unborn baby. Chlamydia - a bacteria that causes vaginitis - can cause eye infections and pneumonia. Gonorrhea can cause preterm labor, and as the fetus passes through the mother's vagina, gonorrhea bacteria can get into the baby's eyes, causing eye infections and possibly blindness. Group B streptococcus can cause serious complications in newborns and, in rare cases, death. The above proves that you should not be subjective when you have vaginitis during pregnancy. This disease can make your pregnancy dangerous for both you and your baby.

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3. What should pregnant women do when they have vaginitis?

When pregnant women suspect that they have vaginitis, the first thing to do is to go to a reputable medical facility with a doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology to examine and find out the cause of the disease. After that, you will be consulted by a doctor and treated with drugs that will not affect the fetus.
Besides using drugs, pregnant women should apply the following measures to limit vaginitis during pregnancy:
Do not try to endure vaginal itching because you think that taking medicine will affect your baby baby in the belly. Limit daily use of tampons continuously. Wear loose and breathable underwear (preferably cotton). Limit the number of times you have sex and practice good hygiene before and after sex. Clean the vaginal area daily. Exercise gently, maintain a scientific, healthy lifestyle. Eat yogurt products that are rich in beneficial bacteria. Wash and dry underwear in the sun. If possible, iron your underwear with a hot iron to kill any remaining fungal spores.

Viêm âm đạo khi mang thai gây ảnh hưởng đến cả thai phụ và em bé
Viêm âm đạo khi mang thai gây ảnh hưởng đến cả thai phụ và em bé

4. Cure gynecological inflammation for pregnant women

During pregnancy, doctors only recommend topical medications such as vaginal creams and suppositories. Not all vaginal creams and suppositories are intended for use during pregnancy. So it's best to consult your doctor or pharmacist to get the right type.
If left untreated, a vaginal yeast infection can pass to your baby's mouth during vaginal delivery.

5. What should pregnant women do to reduce the risk of fungal vaginitis?


The best way to prevent complications of vaginitis during pregnancy is to prevent yeast infections. Here are some helpful tips for you to reduce your risk of fungal vaginitis:
Monogamous sex. Do not share underwear with other people, underwear is always open and airy. Sanitary napkins are only used in the first and last days of menstruation, should not be used regularly. Always wipe your anal genitals from front to back. Shower immediately after swimming. Underwear and damp clothes are good environments for yeast to grow. Do not douche the vagina, avoid using strong-smelling cleaning solutions and strong detergents. Do not use vaginal fragrance sprays such as perfume. Limit sugar intake, as sugar promotes yeast growth. Gentle exercise or yoga to increase resistance. Get plenty of rest to make it easier for your body to fight infections.

Tập yoga giúp mẹ bầu có tâm lý thoải mái và tăng cường hệ miễn dịch
Tập yoga giúp mẹ bầu có tâm lý thoải mái và tăng cường hệ miễn dịch
Vaginitis not only directly affects the mother's health, but also increases the risk of diseases such as eye infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, sexually transmitted diseases and is especially dangerous when it cause premature birth. Therefore, during pregnancy, you should have regular gynecological examinations for early detection and treatment, especially in the last 3 months.
To protect the health of mother and fetus comprehensively, Vinmec provides a package maternity service. With this package, mothers will have regular gynecological examinations, periodical antenatal checkups, and routine tests to monitor their health. After having the examination results, the specialist doctors will analyze and advise on the right nutrition and rest so that the mother and baby can have the best health. Especially in the last months, the fetus is monitored for fetal heart rate and uterine contractions by obstetric monitor at 37-40 weeks of expected birth time. If the baby is born prematurely, they will be cared for and raised with international standards. Premature births are organized in a methodical manner under the coordination of many specialties: obstetrics, anesthesiology, and especially neonatology and paediatrics. This helps to reduce the risks and increase the effectiveness of treatment for health problems that premature babies may have. As a result, the technique of treating premature babies at Vinmec has achieved extremely positive results, saving the lives of many seemingly hopeless premature births.

Hình ảnh khách hàng được tư vấn sức khỏe sau khi khám thai định kỳ tại Vinmec
Hình ảnh khách hàng được tư vấn sức khỏe sau khi khám thai định kỳ tại Vinmec

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