i could see where doing it all the time might be harmful, but what about only once or twice throughout the pregnancy?
2007-05-30 08:13:22 · 16 answers · asked by dayzd_stonr_hippie_chk 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Douching can change the normal bacteria levels that you have in your vagina. This can aggravate yeast infections and irritate the vagina. Your vagina cleanses itself naturally by secreting fluids that drain and flush out dead cells, bacteria, and semen. It's generally not recommended to douche while pregnant. Some studies have shown a potential link between douching in pregnant women and low-birthweight babies, though this research is small and may be inconclusive. Other studies show a link between douching and ectopic pregnancy, in which the fertilized egg attaches inside of the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. Douching may also lead to serious problems during pregnancy, such as infection in the baby, problems with labor, and early delivery.
2007-05-30 08:20:19 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Douches are not safe anyway, let alone during pregnancy. Doctors, pregnancy websites, pregnancy books, and even douche packagings themselves recommend not douching for the duration of the pregnancy. I just wouldn't take the risk. Ask your OB or midwife for an alternative to douching.
2007-05-30 08:17:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Douching can be harmful even when you are not pregnant. It forces bacteria and other dirty critters further up into your body, which can affect the cervix. And absolutely never douche while pregnant.
2016-05-17 05:59:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No douching throughout the pregnancy, it can produce a fatal air bubble to the uterus which will harm the fetus.
2007-05-30 08:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by ♫Mama of One♫ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always been told to never douche while pregnant
2007-05-30 08:36:05 · answer #5 · answered by Brandi 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My doctor said not to douche while pregnant.
2007-05-30 08:16:25 · answer #6 · answered by Lotus 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no need to douche, period. There is definitely no need to douche during pregnancy.
2007-05-30 08:22:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, dont put anything in there while your pregnant.. well I mean except maybe your husband LOL.. but no douches, freshners ect...
2007-05-30 08:17:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have akways heard to never douche while preg and my doctor also said not to so i wouldn't.
2007-05-30 08:19:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I dont think it's ok to do that while Pg only because your body cleanse it self automatically and you dont want to break the cycle...... but ask your doctor
2007-05-30 08:17:22 · answer #10 · answered by MuslimahLight 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋