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The Dangers of Yeast Infection During Pregnancy

Many pregnant women who are aware of the potential issues surrounding yeast infection during pregnancy will be asking themselves two questions: 

-        Are they more likely to become infected during pregnancy? 

-        Could they pass the infection on to their baby? 

To answer these questions we first need some background information and to understand the biological causes of yeast infection. 

Background information on Yeast Infection 

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Yeast infection is triggered when Candida bacteria are able to multiply unchecked. We all have various types of bacteria in our bodies and most of them are needed for all round good health. Candida bacteria are normally found on our skin, particularly in the genital areas, in the mouth and in the gastrointestinal tract.  

Candida bacteria keep unhealthy bacteria which can be found in our intestines in check and friendly pro-biotic bacteria keep the Candida themselves in check. This is a somewhat delicate internal equilibrium which can be upset under a number of different circumstances. 

When this delicate balance is disturbed the Candia can grow out of control and transform from a yeast type into a fungal type. The fungal type can breach the walls of our digestive tract and find their way into the blood stream.

Conditions that allow Candida Overgrowth 

Our delicate internal balance can be disturbed in the following situations: 

-        The use of certain antibiotics can eradicate the friendly bacteria as well as the infection it was intended to treat. The Candida bacteria can then begin to grow unchecked. 

-        Increased blood sugar levels due to un-diagnosed or poorly controlled diabetes can be a significant issue. The yeast love to feed on sugar and this can unfortunately give them the boost they need to multiply. 

-        In a similar way, poor diet can bring about increased blood sugar levels which allow the yeast to multiply – and a lack of key nutrients can impair our immune system, jeopardising our ability to fight infections. 

-        An immune system that has been weakened by recent illness or high stress levels can also be a factor. 

-        Hormonal changes as a result of the monthly cycle or due to birth control or pregnancy can also be a significant factor in triggering Candida overgrowth. 

Is Yeast Infection During Pregnancy More Likely? (more on yeast infection during pregnancy)

The straight forward answer is almost certainly yes. In fact, it is estimated that yeast infection during pregnancy is approximately twice as likely as in a woman who is not pregnant.

A woman’s body goes through a number of changes during pregnancy. These include physiological and hormonal changes which can make overgrowth of Candida more likely. 

Many women also experience emotional stress during pregnancy. This ca  n cause the immune system to be weaker than normal and women are generally less able to counteract yeast infection during pregnancy.

In addition many pregnant women have food cravings and unfortunately this is often the types of foods that yeast like to feed on.

Can Yeast Infection Be Passed To The Baby? 

Unfortunately it is possible for yeast infection to be passed to the baby either during the pregnancy or shortly after the baby is born – either through giving birth or breastfeeding. 

Also, if the woman did not treat her infection at the earliest opportunity, because of the pregnancy, she could be left with a severe case of yeast infection which is particularly difficult to eradicate once the baby has been born. 

How Is It Recommended To Treat Yeast Infection During Pregnancy? 

Most conventional anti-fungal medications and prescription antibiotics are not recommended for the treatment of yeast infection during pregnancy because of possible implications for the baby.  

It therefore becomes far more important for pregnant women to find alternative methods of treatment. In actual fact, all types of yeast infections can be treated safely using holistic techniques which use an all-natural approach to tackle both the symptoms and the root causes.  

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