Intimate hygiene during pregnancy deserves special attention from the pregnantness, because with hormonal changes the vagina becomes more acidic, increasing the risk of infections such as vaginal thrush that can lead to premature delivery.
Therefore, intimate hygiene during pregnancy should be performed once a day, daily, with water and intimate hygiene products suitable for pregnant, neutral and hypoallergenic women. It is recommended to use liquid soaps instead of bread soaps or soaps, which should be avoided.
- It is very important that pregnant women are aware of certain signs that may indicate a vaginal infection.
- Such as secretions.
- Odors.
- Itching or burns.
- If present.
- The pregnant woman should go to the obstetrician for evaluation and indication of appropriate treatment.
To perform intimate hygiene during pregnancy, the pregnant woman must wash the intimate area from front to back, because with reverse movement, there may be a transport of bacteria from the anus to the vagina.
To care for intimate hygiene during pregnancy, pregnant women should take certain precautions such as:
This care should be daily and maintained throughout the pregnancy
Examples of pregnancy hygiene products include:
These products should only be used by pregnant women and the cap should always be sealed after each use.