Pregnant and you have candida: what to do?

1. On the internet you can find a lot of information about fungal infections, or a candida infection. The problem is that there is a lot of contradictory information to be found. And if you also want to know more about whether candida is a potential danger to your unborn baby, it gets even crazier.

1. Now I had already written a short article about fungal infections and pregnancy. However, this will be a floor with more relevant information!

1. I got to the bottom of it, resulting in all the information about candida itself and its relationship to pregnancy and birth. First briefly about candida itself:

2. I got to the bottom of it, resulting in all the information about candida itself and its relationship to pregnancy and birth. First, briefly about candida itself:

1. Candida is more common than you think. It is not exactly a subject that is talked about with a cheerful smile during a pleasant drink. A condition that is not dangerous in principle, but it is very annoying, and then I express myself very carefully.

2. Candida is more common than you think. It is not exactly a subject that is talked about smiling happily during a nice drink. A condition that is not dangerous in principle, but it is very annoying, and then I express myself very carefully.

1. Not only does it itch terribly, but candida can also be a major blow to your self-esteem in sexual contacts. This is all true, but it is a misconception that candida only occurs in the female reproductive organs. Men can also suffer from this, albeit in fewer cases.

2. Not only does it itch terribly, but candida can also be a major blow to your self-esteem in sexual contacts. This is all true, but it is a misunderstanding that candida only occurs in the female reproductive organs. Men can also suffer from this, albeit in fewer cases.

1. Worldwide there are millions of people who regularly suffer from a candida infection. And this number is still growing. The reason for this is our lifestyle: use of medication, too much glucose (sugar) and hormone balance.

2. Worldwide there are millions of people who regularly suffer from a candida infection. And this number is still growing. The reason for this is our lifestyle: Medication use, too much glucose (sugar) and the hormone balance.

1. This, in combination with an increasingly poor diet, is the biggest cause of the ever-growing number of people who suffer from candida.

1. In many cases, candida is not recognized as such by a physician because the symptoms are often complex and attributed to other conditions. As a result, there are women who can walk around with this for years, with all the associated complaints, without it having a â € nameâ € ™, and thus without adequate treatment.

2. In many cases, candida is not recognized as such by a physician because the symptoms are often complex and attributed to other conditions. As a result, there are women who can walk around with this for years, with all the associated complaints, without it having a â € nameâ € ™, and therefore without adequate treatment.

1. To be complete, the places where candida can occur:

1. As mentioned before, candida can occur in the reproductive organs. It does happen in the men, but it is more of a thing for the ladies. The most well-known is the candida in the vagina, so in women. As many as 3 in 4 women will have to deal with this, at some point in life.

2. As mentioned before, candida can occur in the reproductive organs. It does happen in the men, but it is more of a thing for the ladies. The most well-known is the candida in the vagina, so in women. As many as 3 in 4 women will have to deal with this at some point in life.

1. It usually stops at once, but some of them also have to deal with this several times, sometimes to almost chronic. Not dangerous, but very annoying!

1. If there is a fungal infection on the skin, it is usually between the fingers or toes, on the inner thighs, under or around the fingernails, on the penis or around the anus. The latter is common, because the Candida Albicans fungus is very common in the stool.

2. If there is a fungal infection on the skin, it is in most cases between the fingers or toes, on the inner thighs, under or around the fingernails, on the penis or around the anus. The latter is common, because the Candida Albicans fungus is very common in the stool.

1. When there is candida in the throat and mouth, we are talking about oral candida or thrush. This can be recognized by white-yellow spots on the palate, on the inside of the cheeks, on the lips and / or on the tongue. If a woman has a candida infection during childbirth, there is a reasonable chance that the newborn baby will immediately develop thrush.

2. When there is candida in the throat and mouth, we are talking about oral candida or thrush. This can be recognized by white-yellow spots on the palate, on the inside of the cheeks, on the lips and / or on the tongue. If a woman has a candida infection during labor, there is a reasonable chance that the newborn baby will immediately develop thrush.

1. But we'll get to that later in this article.

1. The intestines contain all kinds of bacteria and fungi that live together in a very unstable balance. We call this the intestinal flora. The moment that shaky balance is out of balance, certain fungi can gain the upper hand and start to proliferate. That is the ideal time for the candida yeast to manifest. This fungus will then settle nicely in the intestinal wall and poke and dig microscopic holes in the intestinal wall.

2. The intestines contain all kinds of bacteria and fungi that live together in a very unstable balance. We call this the intestinal flora. Once that shaky balance is out of balance, certain fungi can gain the upper hand and start to proliferate. That is the ideal time for the candida yeast to manifest. This fungus will then settle nicely in the intestinal wall and poke and dig microscopic holes in the intestinal wall.

1. In this way, for example, Leaky Bowel Syndrome develops. The combination of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Candida, and Colitis (inflammation of the colon) with candida is also common.

1. We then speak of Candida in the intestines.

1. Fortunately this is very rare, but I would like to mention it: Candidiasis. This is a systematic infection of Candida throughout the body. This is a very serious condition that should not be left untreated. Immediate treatment is immediately necessary. But again, this is very rare.

An explanation of the symptoms

1. The symptoms of candida can be very different. This is very personal, and also depends on where the candida is developing in the body. But to get an idea, I would like to mention the most common symptoms that could indicate that you suffer from candida fungi to a greater or lesser extent:

1. Women who have had a candida infection before will recognize the above symptoms immediately. Doctors are sometimes inclined to attribute the symptoms to another condition that leaves the candida untreated. It is therefore important to be articulate when visiting the doctor, to make it clear that you do have candida.

1. Of course the doctor followed an expensive study for this, but only you know your own body best. Better than your attending physician.

Possible causes of candida explained

1. To take a very short turn, a candida yeast infection is when there is an imbalance in your body between the 'bad' bacteria and the â € badâ € ™ bacteria. € ˜goodâ € ™ bacteria. This imbalance makes it possible for the candida fungus to take over in the aforementioned places in your body.

1. Candida can have various causes. It is often not possible to identify one cause, but there is a combination of factors.

1. Pregnancy

1. During pregnancy, it is quite normal for vaginal discharge to increase. This is due to the change in the body's hormone levels and the body's preparations for birth. But if this same discharge has a strange color and / or odor, and if there is an itchy and burning sensation in and around the vagina, it may be a candida fungus.

1. In that case it is very wise to immediately contact your doctor and / or your gynecologist. The Candida can then be treated in time, before birth. The doctor will then prescribe a fungicide.

1. The moment you suffer from candida around and during the delivery, this can have consequences for the baby. Since the baby has to be delivered through the same channel, the possibility is very high that the yeast infection will be passed on to the bab. This yeast infection will then manifest in the baby's mouth, and we call thrush.

1. If the baby comes into the world with thrush, you can tell by small spots in the mouth and throat that are white-yellow in color. Although the infection is basically harmless, the baby must of course be treated for it immediately.

Conclusions and recommendations

1. Candida is a harmless yeast infection that can arise from an imbalance between the â € goodâ € ™ and â € badâ € ™ bacteria in your body. Candida is most common in women as a vaginal infection. Although harmless, it is terribly troublesome and very bad for your self-esteem, especially sexually.

1. If the candida manifests itself around delivery, it must be treated immediately, otherwise there is a high chance that the infection will be passed on to the baby in the form of thrush, an oral candida infection .

1. In that case, contact your doctor immediately, even if you are in doubt. It's better to go to the doctor for free than run the risk of giving birth to your baby with thrush.