Lesley Gilchrist, Co-Founder of My Expert Midwife gives us the low down.
If it's the first time you've had thrush, you might be unsure as to whether or not it's thrush or something else causing the discomfort down there. If you're unsure, you should book in to see your GP. They may examine your vagina and in some cases take a swab to be sure.Thrush can be common in pregnancy and triggered by many things.
“Pregnancy hormones, a course of antibiotics and diabetes can all be a trigger for women to develop a bout of vaginal thrush, as these can all disturb the body’s pH balance, therefore it may be that a woman experiences it for the first time in her life during pregnancy.” It is also spread through intercourse, so if you suspect you or your partner might have thrush, it's important to refrain from sex until it clears up.“Developing thrush when you're pregnant will not harm your unborn baby. However, if you have thrush during birth, it can be passed to your baby. A paediatrician will advise on how to treat your baby if this happens.
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