Re: Due date around the corner & may have a yeast infection

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After dealing with this with my first baby, I would STRONGLY encourage you to get it cleared up before the baby comes. Thrush on the nipples is really yucky.

At Thu, 6 Sep 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>What are the consequences of an untreated yeast infection so close to
>delivery date?
>
> I'm 37 ½ weeks pregnant and without really checking under a microscope, my
>doctor has determined I have a yeast infection.(itching outside my vagina,
>primarily around the clitoris and vulva) My urinalysis culture, which can
>determine if I have a bladder infection instead, has not returned yet….
>
>Meanwhile, my OBGYN told me to get the 7 day vaginal treatment called
>Monistat 7, but I'm not sure if this is safe during pregnancy. I'm uneasy
>about using this cream for fear it can reach the baby...Plus the fact that I
>visit the bathroom like 8 times at night, and I know that the cream won't be
>held in throughout the night anyway. I've heard of a suppository type of
>treatment also….Would that work?
>
>Would my baby be in any kind of danger during delivery if I indeed have a
>yeast infection. I've heard the baby can get something called thrush. Is this
>dangerous?
>
>Please advise! My delivery due date is on September 22nd and I don't know if
>I even have enough time to complete this treatment anyway.
>
>Thanks in advance, I really appreciate it.

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Rachael

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