Hygiene in pregnancy

Due to the large changes caused by pregnancy, the female genital tract is more susceptible to infections, irritations and injuries at this time so special. It is essential that pregnant women maintain a proper hygiene.

Shower daily. The bathroom shower is preferable, especially in late pregnancy. This should be used daily and is a neutral non-irritating gel. Are contraindicated vaginal irrigations, but are made with only water. Neither intimate deodorants should be used, which could cause unpleasant irritation. As important as the shower is a good cleaning of the genital tract after urination and defecation. This will be done from front to back to prevent germs that may be made from the anus to the vagina or urethra and cause an infection. Then it should rinse the genitals with water.
An exceptionally mild soap.

Dry clothes.
Dry well after each wash, then change the mesh wet if practiced swimming and use cotton underwear helps keep away pesky fungal infections. Convenient daily protectors are discouraged at this time: often causing allergies and give a false sense of dryness. If the flow is pregnant or just the feeling of being wet, it would be preferable to change their underwear often. In the women's public toilets has to exercise extreme hygiene measures and avoid using towels outside. With regard to sex, may be normal during pregnancy, unless there is an infection or suspicion of it. In such cases, it should promptly consult a gynecologist.