Changes in the body are due to an increased amount of estrogen but the good news is that yeast infections do not increase the risk of having any other problems such as low birth weight, pre-term labor, or birth defects. The symptoms of a yeast infection are the same, pregnant or not. Itching, burning, painful urination, pain during intercourse and a vaginal discharge are just a few.

Treatment is made easy with vaginal suppositories. There are even some brands available in a one dose treatment and are available over the counter. If you are concerned that a yeast infection is possible during pregnancy, you should discuss all the options with your doctor now so that if something does arise during your pregnancy, you will be educated and well prepared to self-treat if you need to. All of the over the counter medicines as well as the oral prescriptions sometimes needed are said to be safe for you and your baby and have no side effects.