Q. I am approximately 7 weeks pregnant and suffering from a yeast infection. I read that flushing apple cider vinegar would alleviate the symptoms and kill off the yeast; which has been helping. However, I have just read that the mucous plug does not form until the 7-8 week. Have I possibly hurt my baby? -Wendi

OUR RESPONSE:

I would not worry about the baby.  Baby has other ways to protect itself, not just from the treatment, but the infection itself.J  The infection is what I worry about more and clearing this up is very important.  I know that you are early in your pregnancy, but a healthy vaginal area is important for delivery.  That is when baby gets inoculated with all of your good flora.  Keeping this area full of good probiotics is essential for you and baby.  Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (with “mother”, unpasteurized/unfiltered) contains probiotics, not to mention pectins for the immune system.  Just make sure that it is the right kind of ACV.  I would also recommend that you use an oral probiotics for the next few week, making sure that it has about 4-6 different bacteria’s in it to make sure that your entire body is protected.  Then starting 3-4 weeks before delivery take an oral probiotic at bedtime each night to make sure that baby will get the best from you!

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