Pregnant mothers' underwear that is too wet may be "tangled" with vaginitis

　　During pregnancy, expectant mothers will encounter some things that are difficult to talk about due to changes in body functions. Moisture in private parts is one of them. During pregnancy, expectant mothers will have more leucorrhea than before pregnancy. If you do not take good care of your private parts at this time, you will easily suffer from leucorrhea. Vaginitis . Therefore, caring for private parts during pregnancy is particularly important!

　　Is it normal for increased leucorrhea during pregnancy? Mostly normal physiological changes

　　During pregnancy, as the secretion of estrogen and progesterone in the body increases, Uterus The blood supply of the uterus and pelvic cavity has increased significantly compared with before, the secretion of glands in the cervical canal has increased, and the secretion of leucorrhea has also increased compared with before. This is mostly a normal physiological change during pregnancy. As long as the leucorrhea is still transparent or white, has no peculiar smell, and the expectant mother does not have any discomfort such as itching, there is no need to panic too much, and there is no need to wash the private parts excessively.

　　Vaginitis is prone to occur during pregnancy. Abnormal leucorrhea Be alert

　　female After pregnancy, the level of estrogen in the blood will continue to increase, and estrogen can increase the acidity and glycogen in the vaginal epithelium. In addition, during pregnancy, the secretion of sebaceous glands and sweat glands in the vagina is strong, and physiological leucorrhea may also increase. These environmental conditions are conducive to the growth of bacteria, so pregnancy has also become a stage prone to vaginitis.

　　How do expectant mothers know whether they are "tangled" with vaginitis? If the expectant mother's vaginal secretions not only increase in quantity, but also have subtle changes in color, texture, smell, etc., and are accompanied by Itching of the vulva If you have symptoms, you should be more vigilant.

　　The most common vaginitis during pregnancy is Candida vaginitis. This type of vaginitis mainly manifests as thick, curdled or tofu-like leucorrhea, accompanied by symptoms such as frequent urination, discomfort during urination (or painful urination), and increased leucorrhea in the acute phase. White membranes can be seen on the labia minora and vaginal mucosa. After wiping off the membrane, red and swollen mucosal surfaces can be seen, or superficial ulcers or erosions can be seen, and scratches are common on the vulva.

　　Can I take medicine if I have vaginitis during pregnancy? Do not refuse treatment

　　When you suffer from vaginitis during pregnancy, in addition to the mother-to-be feeling uncomfortable, it may also affect the baby. healthy of. This is because when a pregnant mother suffers from vaginitis, the bacteria can ascend through the cervix and penetrate the fetal membranes, causing premature rupture of the membranes. premature birth ,or fetus It can become infected during vaginal delivery. Therefore, once you are infected with vaginitis during pregnancy, do not refuse treatment because you are worried that medication will affect your baby's health.

　　When you suffer from vaginitis during pregnancy, although you cannot use oral medications to treat it, you can use some topical medications that have no effect on the fetus under the guidance of a doctor, such as lotions and vaginal suppositories or tablets. However, you need to be reminded that when using vaginal medications, you must pay attention to gentle movements to avoid excessive stimulation and causing uterine contractions. In addition, the treatment of vaginitis must be thorough to avoid recurrence of the condition and making treatment more difficult. It is recommended to wash the vulva with lotion, but if there is too much vaginal secretion, you can also rinse the vagina once before putting the medicine in the vagina to make the medicine more effective, but the action must be gentle to reduce stimulation to the cervix and uterus. In addition, if the pregnant mother has threatened abortion Symptoms, in order to avoid the stimulation of medication, it is recommended not to take medication for the time being. In short, treatment must be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.

　　Daily care of private parts during pregnancy

　　In addition to being alert to abnormal changes in the private parts, expectant mothers also need to keep their private parts clean and hygienic in their daily lives:

　　1. Choose pure cotton underwear and change and wash it frequently, preferably once a day. Do not mix underwear with clothes and socks for cleaning. It is best to hang the changed underwear in a place with direct sunlight or a vent to dry.

　　2. Pay attention to the cleaning of the perineum. When wiping the vulva after defecation, you should wipe it from front to back. Wash the vulva with running water every day, but do not wash the vagina with lotion casually.

　　3. Do not abuse lotions to clean the vagina excessively, so as not to disturb the normal vaginal environment and cause imbalance of vaginal flora, causing other pathogenic bacteria to become the dominant bacteria, breaking through the vaginal barrier and causing vaginitis.

　　Why should we pay attention to vaginal cleanliness during pregnancy?

　　Pregnancy is an important period for women to clean their vagina and take care of their vulva. The reason why we say this is mainly because after the hormone changes in the body of women during pregnancy, there is often an increase in vaginal discharge and secretions. If you do not pay attention to the hygiene, dryness and cleanliness of your vulva. This can easily lead to the growth of bacteria, which can lead to many Gynecology Diseases can have a greater or lesser impact on pregnancy.

　　How to clean your vagina during pregnancy?

　　During pregnancy, vaginal cleansing should be done with warm water at least twice a day. At the same time, attention should be paid to avoid using alkaline lotions such as salt water and soapy water, which can cause acid-base imbalance in the vulva and induce many gynecological diseases. Healthy pregnant women should only clean the vagina and vulva, and intravaginal cleaning is contraindicated. In addition, pregnant women should pay attention to vaginal cleaning after defecation.

　　You should also pay attention to the method of vaginal cleaning during pregnancy and do not clean it casually. If possible, it is recommended to use a shower to clean, and do not wash with used soap. It is recommended to use a special vaginal cleaning nozzle to rinse the vulva area. In the order of cleaning, it is recommended to clean the vulva from front to back - wash the labia majora and minora - around the anus and anus. At the same time, pay attention to washing your hands. (Reference website: 39 Health Network)