Several hormonal changes take place in every woman’s body during pregnancy. These changes increase the risk of getting infected by yeast infection. The drastic hormonal imbalances created in body during pregnancy play a major role in allowing yeast to produce Candida and other bacteria which can attack and infect body in several ways.
Candida albicana survive, grow and multiply rapidly in humid, moist and dark places of body like vagina, mouth, armpits, toes etc. Candida albicana are naturally occurring organisms which are found in vagina in small numbers under normal conditions also. But during pregnancy, the hormonal changes trigger them to grow exponentially in large numbers. They almost take over the place and throw away other good bacteria which help in keeping check on infection.
Another major factor which contributes in yeast infection during pregnancy is weakened immune system. To allow fetus to grow normally body immune system of mother is weakens its grip a bit. This on the other hand helps yeast to grow and cause infections. It is for this reason that many women report recurring yeast infections during pregnancy.
Yeast infection in pregnancy is quite common in all parts of worlds. Many women tend to treat yeast infections by themselves with some over the counter creams and drugs. This can be very dangerous under some circumstances. Unless your doctor confirms that you have yeast infection do not ever try to self medicate yourself. By self medication you may be risking your and your baby’s life.
If you are having active sexual life during pregnancy, make sure your partner is aware about any yeast infection you may having. Unsafe sex with yeast infected lady can harm her partner. Penile yeast infection or male yeast infection is caused due to sexual intercourse with vaginal yeast infected woman.
Even after delivery, if you are breast feeding your baby you must keep a close check on your yeast infection. Milk is an ideal medium for yeast growth and transfer. Baby may get infected with yeast due the milk he is consuming from your breast. Take care of your over all health and make sure you keep yeast infection away from your body.
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