Natural and Safe Treatments for Thrush in Pregnancy
If you have thrush in pregnancy, then you are probably concerned not only with how to get rid of the condition, but how to get rid of the condition in the safest possible way that won’t pose any threat to your unborn child.
Well, whether you’re pregnant or not, the common over the counter thrush treatments are probably not the best way for you to go. Many of them only treat symptoms without addressing the underlying cause of the problem. Namely an overabundance of the Candida Albicans fungus. There are many more effective methods out there that are also safer for your child.
Here is a step-by-step natural remedy for thrush in pregnancy:
First, put sugar-free yogurt directly on the affected area. This will probably feel good since it will help to relieve the itching and irritation that you are likely feeling. But also yogurt contains “live bacteria cultures” which are helpful bacteria that will actually help to fight the yeast infection.
It is important to make sure that you use sugar-free yogurt. Yeast feeds on sugar and using sugary yogurt may actually be counterproductive.
You may also want to consider eating this type of yogurt as well. This will help to restore your overall balance to your body’s natural flora. If you are lactose intolerant or cannot eat dairy products for any other reason, you can always take acidophilus supplements.
Second, apply garlic directly to the affected area. Garlic is an extremely effective anti-fungal. When you apply it directly to the area or insert it overnight, you can take care of much of the fungal overgrowth.
Take care to make sure that you do not damage the garlic clove when you are peeling it though, since some women have said that this may result in a painful burning feeling.
Just as with the yogurt, you may also want to consider added more garlic to your diet as well. Generally, the fresher the garlic, the better it is for fighting yeast infections and thrush in pregnancy. Whole cloves chopped freshly in your kitchen will help you much more than dried garlic powders that may have been sitting for months (or years!).
This treatment for thrush in pregnancy is completely natural and you don’t have to worry about potentially harming your child. This treatment is also quite effective. Oftentimes more-so than your standard over-the-counter treatments.
That is because this will actually help to correct the root cause of the problem, not just treating the symptoms. Sure you may find temporary relief with the stuff you can buy at the drugstore, but much of it will only result in the yeast infection returning later without addressing the real cause of the infection.
If you’re experiencing thrush in pregnancy, I know it can’t be something enjoyable. Pregnancy is such a beautiful time in your life. You should not waste that time fretting over a yeast infection. Take care of the problem quickly so you can get back to enjoying yourself and eagerly anticipating the arrival of your new child.