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Re: Is having a yeast or bacterial infection dangerous to the baby?

From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 24 May 2003 12:13:43 -0500 (CDT)


Vaginal infections put your pregnancy at risk for miscarriage or preterm delivery. Leaving any infection untreated is never recommendable. See your doctor or nurse practitioner for proper treatment.

At Sat, 24 May 2003, Kim507 wrote: >
>OR just annoying and uncomfortable??
>I've had some mild burning, no odor, discharge, irritation
>I mentioned this to my Dr. and he didn't seem all that concerned
>The office did give me macrobid for a UTI
>
>I'm more concerned if this is left untreated it will cause a problem
>I have been tested numerous time (as this is not my first pg) for STD's
>ect so it isn't that
>I beleive I'v read monistat is safe and was thinking of giving that a
>try
>
>any advice/input?

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John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
Camaguey, Cuba; Basseterre, St. Kitts
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