Why do I keep getting BV while pregnant?

Why do I keep getting BV while pregnant?

Pregnant women are at increased risk for BV because of hormone changes that happen during pregnancy. Hormones are chemicals made by the body. If you have BV during pregnancy, your baby is at increased risk for premature birth and low birthweight.

How can I prevent bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy?

Fortunately for pregnant women, there are ways you can help prevent BV.

1. Avoid having sex often.
2. Avoid further irritation of the vagina.
3. Limit the number of sexual partners.
4. Do not douche.
5. Use only warm water to clean the outside of the vagina.
6. Use gentle, fragrance-free soaps.
7. Use a condom during sex.
8. Avoid contracting an STI.

Can you have a healthy pregnancy with BV?

Most women with BV have perfectly normal pregnancies. And up to half of the cases of BV in pregnant women resolve on their own. Still, studies have shown that having BV when you’re pregnant is associated with: An increased risk of preterm birth and having a low-birth-weight baby.

Does BV cause cramping during pregnancy?

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) BV is an infection in the vagina. It can cause abdominal pain and an increase in vaginal discharge with an unpleasant smell. During pregnancy, up to 30 percent of women will experience BV.

Is my boyfriend giving me BV?

PSA: BV isn’t an STI Some people have even reported being told that BV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) by their clinician. But that just isn’t true. Although sex with a new partner may increase your risk for BV due to a change in the balance of vaginal bacteria, it isn’t the cause.

What vitamins help BV?

To help with BV prevention, 250 mg vitamin C should be used once daily vaginally for six days after your period. While silicone-coated vitamin C is not available in the US, enteric-coated vitamin C is available in the US and can be used in the same way.