Is the woman's body especially prone to
yeast infections during pregnancy? This
question occupies many women who are about to give
birth. In fact, the chances of being infected with
Candida are twice as high during childbearing compared
to normal conditions. In this article, a former yeast
infection sufferer and certified nutritionist discusses
the internal factors that contribute to yeast
infections, the reasons behind its prevalence
during pregnancy, and ways
to overcome this medical condition safely and
effectively. Before discussing the complex relationship
between pregnancy and the tendency to develop Candida
infections, let’s briefly discuss the immediate
biological causes of yeast infection as a medical
condition.
Yeast infection, also known as
Candidiasis, is a fungal infection that can manifest
systemically or locally, and is especially common among
women living in western countries. The most prevalent
subtype of yeast infection is vaginal infection. The
typical symptoms of vaginal infection include burning
and itching in the vagina area and the surrounding outer
tissues; white, thick, "cottage cheesy" vaginal
discharge; pain during sexual intercourse
etc. Nearly 75 percent of
all women in western countries will have at least one
such infection in their lifetime, whereas many of them
suffer from recurring Candida infections.
“Yeast” is a medical term for single-celled
fungi. The common name for the variety of fungi often
present in the human body (even in normal conditions) is
Candida. While most people have these organisms to some
degree in the genital or intestinal tract - fungi
overgrowth can lad to painful debilitating symptoms and
severe health complications.
Like many other medical conditions, Candida
overgrowth is caused by numerous factors, co-factors and
the interaction between them. Various genetic,
psychological, lifestyle, internal and external elements
form directly or indirectly the environment in which
Candida multiplication occurs.
Yeast Infection (Candida) and
Pregnancy
During pregnancy, a woman's body goes through
a series of hormonal, physiological and psychological
changes. These alterations significantly contribute to
Candida overgrowth and its related symptoms. The
hormonal changes, which are typical during pregnancy,
alter the environment of the vagina, making the fungi
more likely to overgrow. In addition to that, many
pregnant women experience emotional instability while
expecting a child. Emotional stress may lower one’s
immune system and contribute to yeast cultivation.
Finally, pregnant women often crave foods rich in sugar
and white flour. Since a widespread cultural tradition
encourages expecting women to consume foods they crave
with no limitations –sugars and refined carbohydrates
feed the yeast that thrives in sugary environments.
Candida
cures in Pregnancy
Curing candidiasis in pregnant
women is of high importance, since an infected woman can
pass the infection to her baby during pregnancy or
childbirth, through the birth canal; or during
breastfeeding. Moreover, neglected candidiasis can
develop into severe systemic yeast infection, which can
impact the infected woman’s life and well being in an
extremely negative way. Since most antibiotic treatments
and OTC antifungal medications are not recommended to pregnant
women, finding an
alternative solution for candidiasis during pregnancy is
essential.
Did you
know that all types of yeast infections could be cured
permanently and safely using all-natural holistic
methods? Pregnant women looking for a comprehensive
lasting solution for their candidiasis, can follow the
holistic path to candida freedom by taking a combination
of specific home remedies to relive the symptoms along
with following a set of holistic 100% natural protocols
aimed at tackling the root causes of candidiasis. The
holistic approach that is based on dietary,
detoxification and lifestyle changes, can stop all types
of yeast infections and prevent their recurrence in a
safe and effective manner for pregnant women and their
future babies.
