Cause everybody loves a yeast infection thread!

[eternamariposa]

Hey all, I wanted to get opinions for treating a vaginal yeast infection in very late pregnancy, like 37-38 weeks in. I am treating my system through diet, probiotics, immune boosters, etc. but I have shamefully cheated with some very off limits dairy in the form of irresistable coal fired pepperoni and pineapple pizza, so here I am with a roaring vaginal yeast infection now too. Generally speaking, I don't get vaginal symptoms, I get systemic yeast issues so I have learned that they have to be treated in a complimentary way.

ANYWAY, I was going to use either yeast gard or traditional monistat 5 or 7, but I was curious what your experience/thoughts are on the idea of treating so near to the actual birth in terms of baby safety. As far as the risk vs. benefit ration here, because of my personal history and how irritated I already am, I know that if I leave this untreated once the baby is born and my hormones shift again, it will be totally out of control. Also I would like to limit the babies exposure to the yeast as much as possible.

[justmandy]

I had a yeast infection that lasted 4 weeks while I did probiotics (lots, 9-12 a day) tea tree oil washes, garlic inserted vaginally and yougurt. Nothing worked. I finally got some Monistat 7 and treated for 3 days and it did the trick.

I waited until I was 37 weeks because my mw said it could compromise the amnionic sack...it did not in my case.

She also suggested boric acid but can also cause ROM...although now (at 39.5 weeks) I wouldn't mind that at all

For me it was worth the small risk because I did not want to deal with thrush.

[eternamariposa]

This sounds so much like what I deal with. I get very aggressive yeast infections when I get them in pregnancy or while nursing and generally speaking have MUCH better results with the traditional over the all natural, wish it were different for sure but so far no luck. I was curious though, how could monistat compromise the amniotic sac? All I know is that monistat is one of those things you should ask about because "something" could go wrong but I don't really know what that something is.

[justmandy]

Originally Posted by eternamariposa

I was curious though, how could monistat compromise the amniotic sac? All I know is that monistat is one of those things you should ask about because "something" could go wrong but I don't really know what that something is.

Idk, it's waht I was told, I couldn't find anything about it when I googled it but I do trust the source.

[lilsamsmom07]

Wondering about the homeopathic Yeast Gard that is referred to in the intial post. The Active ingredidents are actually Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis, and Pulsatilla, which is the yeast that causes the problem????  Not up on homeopathics...Can anyone explain this?

[LLtheTinkerbell]

I SWEAR by boric acid.  Cheap, easy, and works better and faster for me than any of the drugstore remedies. 

[Buddhamom]

I was told Monistat vaginally is fine and that the oral medications are the ones that are a no no.  I used the vaginal meds. in my first trimester with no problems so I am curious as i am getting another infection now at 21 weeks.

[finnegansmom]

I've had a yeast infection pretty much since I got my BFP.  Yee haw.

I've been using a 7 day treatment which I don't think works.  I'm buying a 1 or 3 day capsule suppository (I use the cream now, don't like it) to use in a week or so to make sure it's gone.

I don't want to deal with thrush or whatever at birth.

Same thing happened to me last time, used the 3 day right before and all was well.

[Ola_]

I found the 3 day treatment (suppositories) works well for me.  The yeasties only stay away for about a month though, I'll bet it has something to do with my love of carbs, doh!  The last time I did a few rounds of the old "garlic clove" trick and many evenings of sitting on a towel and airing things out - seemed to work so far, cross your fingers!  If I get an infection around my due date I will do another treatment though, just to prevent other yeast issues for me and baby.

[Milkymommi]

Colloidal Silver by mouth... def use some sort of probiotic as well. Making a rinse with Apple Cider Vinegar and water is soothing on the outside and it's really handy to put it in a peri type bottle and keep it on the bathroom. You could also use the silver as a splash too. I've done all of the above with magnificent results. Silver can be found at any health food store. Healing energies to all you mamas!