Pregnancy and Yeast Infection - What to Do About Yeast Infection When You're Pregnant

<h1>Pregnancy and Yeast Infection - What to Do About Yeast Infection When You're Pregnant</h1>Author: <a title="John Cielo" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/john-cielo/145630.htm">John Cielo</a> In pregnancy, you are more susceptible to yeast infection because being pregnant provides the Candida fungus with ideal conditions for it to thrive. Yeast infections during pregnancy are pretty common. But mainstream treatment can be worrying for some mothers-to-be because these treatments are generally drug-based. Here, you'll discover why you're more susceptible during pregnancy and what your options are. Yeast infections are caused by the Candida albicans fungus which can be found in the general population. But your good bacteria keeps it from growing into an infection. When your good bacteria fails to do this because their numbers have reduced, then the Candida 'overgrows' causing yeast infection, also referred to as Candida or Candidiasis. But since Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus it also needs feeding to grow and multiply. And being yeast one of these 'foods' is sugar. In pregnancy, your body stores more sugar, so that your condition becomes favorable to the fungus. And some hormonal imbalances, as a direct result of pregnancy, also encourage fungal growth by negatively affecting your beneficial bacteria. Plus, stress associated with pregnancy can affect hormones that increase blood sugar, and, lower the immune system. The usual treatment for yeast infection are topical creams, gels, sprays, pessaries, etc. applied directly to the area affected by the infection. This can be the vagina, penis, mouth, anus and almost any other part of your body. The Candida albicans loves the dark, moist, and warm areas, and so the vagina is perhaps the most common. The problem for many women is that these treatments tend to attack the local symptoms of the infection and not the root cause(s). And, since they are drug-based, the Candida can become resistant to them. The result often is recurring yeast infections that get harder and harder to eradicate. And during pregnancy, this approach becomes even more difficult because of the possible effects of the drugs on the unborn child. So if you suspect you have an infection you must attend your doctor straight away. Don't go for over-the-counter medications until you've spoken with your doctor. Of course, for yeast infection during pregnancy, totally natural remedies and treatments could be the way forward. Bring this up with your doctor. The vast majority don't have the negative side effects of drugs, either to you or your baby, and, the Candida can't become resistant to them. To discover more about this totally natural approach, please now go to <a href="http://how-to-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection.blogspot.com/" target="_new"><a target="_blank" href="http://how-to-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection.blogspot.com">http://how-to-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection.blogspot.com</a></a> where you'll get the facts on a completely natural 'system' that thousands of women have successfully used to <a href="http://how-to-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection.blogspot.com/" target="_new">eliminate yeast infection</a> fast and permanently.About the Author: The author constantly researches health issues then writes reports on his findings so that you are perhaps more aware of the facts, and then, better able to make an informed decision on your choice of treatment and cure. Remember to always consult your doctor first. Learn how to <a href="http://how-to-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection.blogspot.com/">eliminate yeast infection</a> fast and permanently.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/women's-health-articles/pregnancy-and-yeast-infection-what-to-do-about-yeast-infection-when-youre-pregnant-1461618.html" title="Pregnancy and Yeast Infection - What to Do About Yeast Infection When You're Pregnant">Pregnancy and Yeast Infection - What to Do About Yeast Infection When You're Pregnant</a>

In pregnancy, you are more susceptible to yeast infection because being pregnant provides the Candida fungus with ideal conditions for it to thrive. Yeast infections during pregnancy are pretty common. But mainstream treatment can be worrying for some mothers-to-be because these treatments are generally drug-based. Here, you'll discover why you're more susceptible during pregnancy and what your options are.

Yeast infections are caused by the Candida albicans fungus which can be found in the general population. But your good bacteria keeps it from growing into an infection. When your good bacteria fails to do this because their numbers have reduced, then the Candida 'overgrows' causing yeast infection, also referred to as Candida or Candidiasis.

But since Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus it also needs feeding to grow and multiply. And being yeast one of these 'foods' is sugar. In pregnancy, your body stores more sugar, so that your condition becomes favorable to the fungus.

And some hormonal imbalances, as a direct result of pregnancy, also encourage fungal growth by negatively affecting your beneficial bacteria. Plus, stress associated with pregnancy can affect hormones that increase blood sugar, and, lower the immune system.

The usual treatment for yeast infection are topical creams, gels, sprays, pessaries, etc. applied directly to the area affected by the infection. This can be the vagina, penis, mouth, anus and almost any other part of your body. The Candida albicans loves the dark, moist, and warm areas, and so the vagina is perhaps the most common.

The problem for many women is that these treatments tend to attack the local symptoms of the infection and not the root cause(s). And, since they are drug-based, the Candida can become resistant to them. The result often is recurring yeast infections that get harder and harder to eradicate.

And during pregnancy, this approach becomes even more difficult because of the possible effects of the drugs on the unborn child. So if you suspect you have an infection you must attend your doctor straight away. Don't go for over-the-counter medications until you've spoken with your doctor.

Of course, for yeast infection during pregnancy, totally natural remedies and treatments could be the way forward. Bring this up with your doctor. The vast majority don't have the negative side effects of drugs, either to you or your baby, and, the Candida can't become resistant to them.

To discover more about this totally natural approach, please now go to http://how-to-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection.blogspot.com where you'll get the facts on a completely natural 'system' that thousands of women have successfully used to eliminate yeast infection fast and permanently.

The author constantly researches health issues then writes reports on his findings so that you are perhaps more aware of the facts, and then, better able to make an informed decision on your choice of treatment and cure. Remember to always consult your doctor first. Learn how to eliminate yeast infection fast and permanently.

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