During my own three pregnancies, I learned how even the smallest skin discomforts can feel like a lot. Pregnancy had a way of making me hyperaware of every sensation in my body. Most of the skin problems I had during pregnancy were minor irritations, like dry skin and acne, and they eventually went away. This was not the case with my hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS didn’t take a break just because I was pregnant. So, what happens when the discomfort is something more chronic, something …
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When Yeast Overgrows: What You Should Know About Vaginal Yeast Infections During Pregnancy
Summer is here! For those of us who are pregnant (and I am currently in my third trimester of pregnancy), the heat and humidity are just a recipe for misery. But you know who loves heat and humidity? Yeast. And summertime is prime time for vaginal yeast infections. What is a vaginal yeast infection? Vaginal yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of a fungus called Candida. All women have a balanced mix of …
