An uncountable number of bacteria, fungi, cocci, and the relatively relatively innocuous members of the microbion clan live in our intestines, live in the urogenital, bronchopulmonary and other systems. The immunity of a healthy person controls the process and does not allow the critical multiplication of representatives of the microcosm. However, during pregnancy, the woman's immunity decreases, and the defenses of the body can not always resist infections. It is during this period that the pathogens of the disease become active, which for a time have been dozing in the body. In pregnant women, vaginal discharge is greater, and this is normal. But if the secretions change color, there is an unpleasant smell, swelling in the genital area - this is a serious thing. If the mother is a carrier of pathogenic microbes, this can lead to negative consequences:
- the development of gestosis (accompanied by impaired renal function, increased blood pressure;
- pyelonephritis;
- placental insufficiency;
- premature placental abruption;
- intrauterine infection of the fetus and newborn;
- complications during childbirth.
Normally the fetus is practically sterile. The immune system of the mother and the placenta reliably protects it from germs. However, when the woman's body is weakened by the function, the barrier function of the placenta is broken and intrauterine infection occurs. Also, the infection can pass-with the baby and through the blood of the mother or at birth (when the crumb passes through the birth canal). The consequences of sexual maternal infections for the fetus depend on many factors, ranging from the woman's immunity, ending with the period of pregnancy. Thus, infection of the fetus at early stages (from 5 days to 12 weeks) often leads to spontaneous miscarriage, and with easier infection - to the development of organ defects. Dig only some, especially strong microbes and viruses (for example, rubella). Infection at later terms (II and III trimester) no longer leads to the appearance of gross fetal malformations, but can cause microbial damage to the baby's organs, inflammation of the placenta and its membranes. This, in turn, also provokes miscarriage. To be frightened it is not necessary, simply it is necessary to know about similar things in advance and whenever possible to warn disease. After all, he who is warned is armed! Without a doubt, infection is an alarming signal, and it is desirable to cure the disease as early as possible. But whenever you find an infection, you should not panic. Mammies, and sometimes even some doctors exaggerate. Detection of an infection does not necessarily mean the development of congenital malformations or the threat of miscarriage. Always remember, any infection is treatable. The main thing is to choose the right course, and then neither you nor your child is not threatened. If the mother is only a carrier and the clinical manifestations of infection are absent, then it is necessary simply to strengthen the immunity in order to prevent an aggravation of the caring phase, complex treatment should be carried out. He is appointed by a doctor. and local. Correctly to choose a course of treatment, minimizing its harmful effect on the fetus, can only the doctor. Self-medication is by no means inadmissible, it can lead to irreversible consequences, both for mother and for the child. Even if you have an infection, do not wind yourself. Stress further weakens the immune system. Be sure that you cope with the disease, and your baby will be healthy. Your confidence is passed on to the baby, do not forget about it. So, you will already be fighting with the infection. Together you are a force, and there is no doubt that you will be cured. Everything will be very good! Now we know what dangerous sexual infections during pregnancy.