Bacterial Vaginosis during pregnancy can be treated with natural
remedies. Pregnancy is such a magical time for a woman, until she gets
bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy. Bacterial Vaginosis is not a
sexually transmitted disease, although it is associated with
intercourse. Basically, the natural bacteria (good kind) is disrupted in
the body and the bacteria becomes overactive. What that means is that
the good bacteria and the bad bacteria are not balanced in the body,
causing the infection.
Symptoms that some women may experience include a milky white discharge (most often although sometimes it is gray in color). There is also a distinctive odor - some say it is fish like. It cannot be transmitted by someone else, although it is a result of sexual activity. This can cause serious problems during pregnancy including the possibility of miscarriages, early rupturing of the membranes (water breaking) as well as a small baby.
Treatments are varied and depending upon the severity, can be quite effective. Some suggested natural treatments are designed to bring balance back into the body. Yogurt has long been used to replace the good flora in the intestinal system. It is recommended that the yogurt be applied both externally in the problem area, as well as eaten to help change the internal balance. Vitamin E capsules broken apart and applied externally can bring instant relief. For swelling in the area, ice packs wrapped in a wash cloth can help reduce the swelling and calm the itching.
Some anecdotal home remedies include taking additional folic acid supplements. Another very effective solution is to switch from regular milk to Acidophilus Milk. Adding Cranberry Juice to the diet has been said to be helpful as well. This helps replace the good bacteria and is along the same type of treatment as the yogurt. Avoidance of some specific items can also help when trying to clear up the bacteria. Some of the foods to avoid include processed sugars, alcohol (which during pregnancy should be avoided anyway), heavily processed foods, coffee and items made with refined flours. In other words, eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables, avoiding the "white" foods: wheat, rice, corn, and high sugar items.
Bacterial Vaginosis can be treated effectively with natural remedies. While pregnant it is very important to be careful what is put into your body. This includes the over-the-counter medications as well as prescribed antibiotics that often prove unhelpful in treating this particular imbalance. There are some inexpensive and easy remedies that are safe during pregnancy.
Symptoms that some women may experience include a milky white discharge (most often although sometimes it is gray in color). There is also a distinctive odor - some say it is fish like. It cannot be transmitted by someone else, although it is a result of sexual activity. This can cause serious problems during pregnancy including the possibility of miscarriages, early rupturing of the membranes (water breaking) as well as a small baby.
Treatments are varied and depending upon the severity, can be quite effective. Some suggested natural treatments are designed to bring balance back into the body. Yogurt has long been used to replace the good flora in the intestinal system. It is recommended that the yogurt be applied both externally in the problem area, as well as eaten to help change the internal balance. Vitamin E capsules broken apart and applied externally can bring instant relief. For swelling in the area, ice packs wrapped in a wash cloth can help reduce the swelling and calm the itching.
Some anecdotal home remedies include taking additional folic acid supplements. Another very effective solution is to switch from regular milk to Acidophilus Milk. Adding Cranberry Juice to the diet has been said to be helpful as well. This helps replace the good bacteria and is along the same type of treatment as the yogurt. Avoidance of some specific items can also help when trying to clear up the bacteria. Some of the foods to avoid include processed sugars, alcohol (which during pregnancy should be avoided anyway), heavily processed foods, coffee and items made with refined flours. In other words, eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables, avoiding the "white" foods: wheat, rice, corn, and high sugar items.
Bacterial Vaginosis can be treated effectively with natural remedies. While pregnant it is very important to be careful what is put into your body. This includes the over-the-counter medications as well as prescribed antibiotics that often prove unhelpful in treating this particular imbalance. There are some inexpensive and easy remedies that are safe during pregnancy.
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