What Are The Risks Involved If I Have Bacterial Vaginosis During Pregnancy?

There are cases where the mother was having bacterial vaginosis while she was pregnant and it resulted in either premature birth or low birth weight for the baby and possibly urinary tract infection (UTI) after delivery.

There are also some inconclusive studies that showed a link between bacterial vaginosis with second trimester miscarriage.

However, medical experts do not know exactly why only some women who suffers from bacterial vaginosis ended up giving birth prematurely while some others don’t.

The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all pregnant mothers be checked for bacterial vaginosis during the early stages of pregnancy and treated accordingly, if needed. (Further Reading : Can Bacterial Vaginosis Prevent Pregnancy?)

Bacterial Vaginosis FAQ

1. Is Bacterial Vaginosis Common Among Women?
2. How Can I Get Bacterial Vaginosis?
3. What Are The Risks Involved if I Have Bacterial Vaginosis During Pregnancy?
4. What Are The Health Complications of Bacterial Vaginosis?
5. What Are The Signs and Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis?
6. What Treatments Are Available for Bacterial Vaginosis?
7. I Have Bacterial Vaginosis. Does My Partner Needs Treatment Too?
8. Do I Need to Routinely Test for Bacterial Vaginosis During My Pregnancy?
9. How Can I Prevent Bacterial Vaginosis?