Pregnancy Over 40, Yeast Infections Common
Yeast infections are quite common in pregnancy because of the hormonal changes that may encourage the growth of years.See also: www.getpregnantover40.com for more on preventing pregnancy complications
They can be treated with over-the-counter medications safely. It's usually recommended to use the 7 day creams rather than the one day creams, but talk with your doctor.
The symptoms of a yeast infection may include one or more of the following:
Discharge that is usually white, similar to cottage cheese and may smell like yeast/bread
Other discharge may be greenish or yellowish, also similar to cottage cheese and may smell like yeast/bread
Copious amounts of discharge
Redness, itching, or irritation of the lips of the vagina
Burning during urination or intercourse
