Thrush or candidiasis is a yeast infection caused by the Candida species of fungus, known as Candida albicans. Although it is frequently present in the vagina, it usually doesn’t cause any symptoms because its growth is kept under control by normal bacteria.
Q. HOW WILL I KNOW THAT I HAVE THRUSH?
During your pregnancy, it is very normal to have more vaginal discharge than usual. Healthy discharge should look thin and milky in colour; however, you may have thrush if:
• The discharge is thick, white, creamy, and looks like chunky cottage cheese.
• It may or may not have a yeasty smell.
• You have itching, soreness or redness in or around your vagina.
• It hurts to have sex.
• You feel a stinging sensation when you urinate.
Q. WILL MY THRUSH AFFECT MY UNBORN BABY?
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