Vaginal infection and rash during pregnancy

Causes of vaginal infection/rash

A vaginal infection is characterized by itching and pain in the vagina and increased discharge. Stress, allergies and too much junk food can combine to upset the balance of gastrointestinal and vaginal flora, causing aggravation. Also, if you are on or have just been on antibiotics, you are more likely to get a vaginal infection. It is usually caused by candidal fungus.

Our tips & advice

The following tips are also for prevention:

• Do not wear synthetic underwear or (denim) pants that are tight at the crotch.
• Wear no or as few panty liners as possible, if necessary use cotton panty liners if necessary.
• Be careful not to ingest too much sugar with your food; the fungus likes sweet very much.
• Do not use a towel or washcloth for your pubic area several times in a row and wash them at least 60 degrees for a while now.
• Make sure you get enough vitamin C.
• On the contrary, should the vagina feel dry and irritated, you may have removed too much of the natural protection by having washed with soap, for example. Rinse the labia only with clean water and stay away from soap. Also prefer not to use Lactacyd or similar vaginal shower and washing products. They too disrupt the natural environment, as do most lubricants.