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Re: acidophilus during pregnancy
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 8 May 2001 09:08:43 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 7 May 2001, Tanya wrote: >
>Before I was pregnant, I asked my doctor if it was safe to take
>acidophilus, which I was taking to keep my yeast infections under
>control. My doctor said I could take as much as I want, but to stop if
>I get pregnant. I am now pregnant and had to take antibiotics for BV
>and believe I am getting a yeast infection again. I would like to eat
>yogurt, as it is believed to be good food for yeast infections but it
>has acidophilus. Is it safe to eat yogurt while pregnant?

Yes.
If so, is it >safe to take acidophilus capsuls while pregnant?

Should be, but yeast infections should be less. You should wait to see what happens after this one clears up.

-- J Wang, M.D Assitant Clinical Prof. Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.

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