Normally, thrush can also be treated with antifungal tablets called fluconazole. But, if you're pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding, you should not take anti-thrush tablets.
Read more information about how thrush is treated. If you have thrush when your baby is born, the baby may catch it during the delivery. See all in Getting Pregnant. See all in Pregnancy. See all in Preschooler. See all in Life as a Parent. See all in Video. You might also like You might also like. Vaginal discharge in pregnancy. Urinary tract infections in pregnancy. Probiotics and prebiotics in pregnancy. Can having thrush affect my fertility?
Get the BabyCentre app. Brazil Canada Germany India. Connect with us. This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. It is important to note that pregnant women should not take the anti-fungal tablets known as fluconazole, as some studies indicate that it could cause birth defects. Consult with your doctor before taking any medications.
If you think you have thrush, it is important to consult your doctor immediately, as thrush can spread into the throat, esophagus, and intestines, leading to eating and digestion issues. How to Treat Thrush During Pregnancy. Symptoms of Oral Thrush During Pregnancy Include: Creamy white lesions on your tongue, inner cheeks, and sometimes on the roof of your mouth, gums, and tonsils Slightly raised lesions with a cottage cheese-like appearance Redness or soreness that may be severe enough to cause difficulty eating or swallowing Slight bleeding if the lesions are rubbed or scraped Cracking and redness at the corners of your mouth especially in denture wearers A cottony feeling in your mouth Loss of taste Thrush can occur at any age, from babies, to healthy adults, and even to the elderly.
Proper oral hygiene One way you can combat the excessive amounts of oral fungus is practicing good brushing and flossing habits daily. Saltwater rinse Rinsing with salt water might help to alleviate some of the pain caused by the sores in your mouth. Antifungal cream An antifungal cream can be used to treat breastfeeding moms who contract thrush from their infants, as well as women who develop thrush in their vagina.
Want to Know More? Can I get pregnant if…? Share this post:. Share on facebook Facebook. Your GP may need to examine you and may need to do a test to see if you have thrush. During this test, a long cotton bud will be inserted into your vagina to collect a sample of any discharge.
This is a device that is inserted into the vagina to open your cervix. If you buy medicine without a prescription from your GP, always tell the pharmacist that you are pregnant. Your GP may prescribe an anti-fungal cream.
These creams are safe to use during pregnancy.
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