Yeast infection a month into pregnancy?

Dear Mother,

Of course when you’re pregnant, all kinds of strange things can happen to your body and strange becomes normal when you’re pregnant. But I’m very concerned that we are taking yeast infections too lightly.

Discharge is one thing, vaginitis is another story. Its called an infection for a reason. Infections may be common, but not normal. Don’t let the “feminine care product” commercials fool you into thinking chronic “need” for their products is normal.

Ladies, please pay attention to yourselves and take care! That’s the cradle of life down there!

Watch your nutrition. Yeast (candida, and similar bad bacteria/fungi) thrive in warm, moist, sugary environments. If your PH is all sugary, you’re helping the “yeast” multiply. That’s why yogurt is promoted for this and other fungal infections - because the good bacteria kills the bad and yogurt has the exact PH we need to have. Your vagina should have the same PH balance as yogurt.

There are effective natural remedies you can try. Too much to say about what to eat and what not to eat. Yogurt (plain only!) can be applied topically and will help discomfort. Also a garlic clove (in cheese-cloth or something) suppository will help annihilate the invaders. I kid you not.

I think its best to stay away from drugs while pregnant, if at all possible. Nature loves you!

Congratulations and best of luck to you and your tiny one.