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Re: Due date around the corner & may have a yeast infection
From: Michele (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:54:48 -0500 (CDT)
I just wanted to STRONGLY second the the post that says to get it
cleared up before hand! Been there done that...never again.
At Thu, 6 Sep 2001, Rachael wrote:
>
>Thrush is a yeast infection in your baby's mouth, which is passed to the
>baby during childbirth. Thrush is not dangerous, but it can be very
>difficult to get cleared up, and if you're breastfeeding, your baby can
>pass it onto your nipples, which makes breastfeeding extremely painful.
>You and your baby can pass it back and forth for a long time before
>getting rid of it.
>
>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:
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>>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.
>
>--
>Rachael
>
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