During pregnancy, some intimate infections of little importance and that are usually temporary may arise, although there are future moms who do not give the importance they really have, in fact, a vaginal infection, can have an impact on pregnancy. This impact would occur mainly during the first trimester, just when the fetus begins to form, these infections can cause chickenpox, herpes and even syphilis.
We must also emphasize the possibility that an infection causes premature delivery, according to several studies on this topic, the conclusions show that a high rate of women who are at risk of having a premature birth suffer from vaginosis, which indicates close relationship between infection and premature delivery.
To solve these types of problems, you need to make a proper intimate hygiene during pregnancy, will avoid major problems. An inadequate cleaning of the intimate parts is one of the main causes for which an infection can be contracted. The vagina is an organ that is cleaned only inside, therefore, performing a vaginal wash is not recommended at all, why it is very simple, if you perform an internal wash of the vagina an alteration of the vaginal flora occurs ( microorganisms that inhabit the vagina and that are necessary), this alteration, facilitates that there is a greater risk of infection.
Remember to always use liquid and soft soaps suitable for intimate hygiene and always for outdoor use, in this way you will avoid one of the most common vaginal infections, candid or vaginal fungi.
How to know if an infection has started ?, The most common symptoms are itching, redness of the genitals, an alteration in the amount of flow or a slight swelling of the genitals. Remember that it is very important that you observe your body and in case of any doubt or possible suspicion, it is best to go to the gynecologist to receive the appropriate treatment and thus avoid future setbacks.
