Pregnancy Infections

STDs in pregnancy can be harmful to you -- and to your unborn child. These five should be on your radar screen.

... during pregnancy can make you more susceptible to an infection. For starters, hormonal changes create...Up to 10 percent of expectant moms will get a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point during... their pregnancies, according to the March of Dimes. The good news is that if a UTI is caught early it should be easy...

...'s most likely caused by pregnancy hormones, and it's a sign that the vagina is healthy. But sometimes... excess discharge signals an infection, which occurs when the natural balance of bacteria that lives... in the vagina is disrupted. Four vaginal infections, ranging from common to more rare, can affect pregnant women...

... either carry hepatitis B due to past infection or get it for the first time during pregnancy. Without... during pregnancy. Don't feed your cat raw or undercooked meat. Doing so can start the cycle of infection... is nothing to worry about. But some illnesses need to be taken seriously, such as the parasitic infection...

You don't want to be a nag, but you shouldn't ignore a problem either. These are the times when you need to call your doctor.

... it early in life, as it's easily transmitted among young kids. Once you're infected, the virus remains... of the infection: A fever Sore throat Swollen glands Fatigue Most cases of CMV are harmless. But if you catch... this infection for the first time while you're pregnant, there's a greater risk that your baby will suffer...

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