I know that I'm not supposed to use them too often. But do I need to stop using them all together until I have the baby??
2007-02-03 11:04:58 · 21 answers · asked by Jas 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
RivaP and sweet_thing are SO right! You should never douche unless the doctor has prescribed it for some reason or another. You disturb the natural PH balance of the vagina and cause all kinds of problems. It is always a BAD idea but when you are pregnant it is even worse. Do yourself and your body a favor, stop!
Lady Trinity~
2007-02-03 11:14:40 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Trinity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably smarter to stop... douching can cause air to be forced into the blood vesles and cause major problems for mom and baby, or something like that, I hear that no pressurised air should be put up the nanny at all, espeacially during pregnancy. Good luck. I did douche untill i realized i was preggo with #1, so was preggo for about 2 months and was douching, baby is happy and healthy now, and I had no problems from it... ask your OB if your still unsure.
2007-02-03 19:25:56 · answer #2 · answered by Holly M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not be douching during pregnancy unless your doctor or midwife has detected a problem that you require you to do this. Douching too much can change the normal bacteria in the vagina and some of those bacteria are actually beneficial to us.
2007-02-03 19:28:07 · answer #3 · answered by mamabear1957 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, stop. Douching is bad from a medical standpoint. Ask any DR. or nurse. You shouldn't have a need to douche. If you have odor or disharge, you need to find out the cause and fix the cause, not cover it up. Douching can actually cause infections and even PID. STOP! for ever!
2007-02-03 19:10:15 · answer #4 · answered by PennyPickles17 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Generally, Yes, most doctors would advise that! Until your mucus plug falls out however, there is a barrier between the baby and well your area, ask your doctor what they would prefer you to do....Douching is not healthy at any time, pregnant or not because it pushes the bacteria up further, that is what my ob/gyn told me!
2007-02-03 19:09:23 · answer #5 · answered by jule9104 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can introduce harmful bacteria into your vagina that could kill the baby. You shouldn't douche even when you aren't pregnant b/c of the risks of infection and abnormalities in pH levels.
2007-02-03 19:33:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should stop. They really aren't good for you anyway because it kills the natural bacteria that fights infections for your vagina. The box should say that it isn't good for you to use. You probably should wait a couple of months after you have the baby to use them again.
2007-02-03 19:28:33 · answer #7 · answered by nsqueet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Not only do they contain perfumes and harsh chemicals that affects YOUR pH, but they can definitely harm your child. You should stop it all together, baby or not. A warm bath always works better anyhow. Congratulations and good luck!
2007-02-03 19:10:03 · answer #8 · answered by KiWi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes!! You should stop douching while you're pregnant!!
2007-02-03 19:07:07 · answer #9 · answered by bluegrass 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason to use a douche....EVER, but i dont see how it could be harmful to the baby
2007-02-03 19:10:33 · answer #10 · answered by motherhendoulas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋