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Pregnant, Yellowish Smelly Discharge, Bacteria. Is It Harmful To Baby?
I had a uti early in my pregnancy and got treated. Around 4 months i started to get this. yellowish smelly discharge . I had a pap smear i believe and my doctor said i had some type of bacteria down their. She said it would be treated after i give birth. What is this bacteria i have and why? Is it harmful to my unborn baby?
Sat, 19 May 2012
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A persistent vaginal infection can aggravate a preterm labor pains and may cause an infection of the baby during the second stage of labor. Antibiotic treatment at this stage may also be harmful. A careful assessment by your gynecologist is needed regarding further treatment.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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A persistent vaginal infection can aggravate a preterm labor pains and may cause an infection of the baby during the second stage of labor. Antibiotic treatment at this stage may also be harmful. A careful assessment by your gynecologist is needed regarding further treatment.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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