This sheet talks about exposure to miconazole or clotrimazole in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is miconazole? Miconazole is a medication used to treat fungal infections. Miconazole is most often used as a cream on the skin to treat skin infections, or as a vaginal cream that is placed in the vagina to treat vaginal yeast infections. Vaginal creams (such as the brand name Monistat®) …
The Baby Blog: Vaginal Infections
Clindamycin
This sheet talks about exposure to clindamycin in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is clindamycin? Clindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. It can be taken by mouth (oral), used on the skin (topical), or given by IV (intravenous or by needle into a vein). I just found out that I am pregnant. Should I stop taking clindamycin? It is not recommended …
Metronidazole
This sheet talks about exposure to metronidazole in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is metronidazole? Metronidazole is an antimicrobial used to treat infections. Metronidazole is commonly used to treat certain types of vaginal infections. It is available in oral, rectal, topical, vaginal and intravenous (I.V.) forms. Metronidazole has been sold under brand names such as Flagyl®, …
Fluconazole (Diflucan®)
This sheet talks about exposure to fluconazole in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is fluconazole? Fluconazole is a medication used to treat yeast and fungal infections. A single dose of 150 mg is the most commonly used dose to treat vaginal yeast infections. For fungal infections, daily doses of up to 800 mg daily have been used. Fluconazole is sold under the brand name Diflucan®. I …
Beyond the Status: What STDs Really Mean in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
By Brittany Ajoku, MotherToBaby North Texas Did you know that 1 of every 2 sexually active people will contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD) by age 25? That number is shocking, and highlights why it is so important to tackle this often-stigmatized topic head-on! So as we ease into National STD Awareness Month, it’s time to talk openly about STDs, pregnancy and breastfeeding. STDs can affect people from all walks of life, and do not discriminate against anyone, including pregnant and …
