Probiotics....yes or no?!

Question

Hi ladies! So since getting into my second trimester I'm more prone to yeast infections. Has anyone been told to take a probiotic to help reduce the appearance of yeast infections? I've never taken one before and my OB says it's safe...but when I google it I see mixed reviews. TIA for your help/experiences! 💕

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There is a study that indicates probiotics may help reduce the incidence of group B strep in the vagina, so I am taking them. I'm planning a home birth so I really want to be as free as possible of any medications or hookups, but my midwives will still hook me up to antibiotics at home if I test positive to group B strep, so I'm trying to do what I can to avoid it!

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Both my midwife/doula and OB are huge advocates for probiotics. I had yeast infections in two of my prior pregnancies and BV in my last one. Been on probiotic supplements since I found out I was pregnant and consuming kefir and Greek yogurt (need the extra protein). Plain is preferred but can add fresh fruit for flavor. No infections so far and I'm 27 weeks. :)

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I have gotten bacterial vaginosis twice so I've been on two rounds of antibiotics and am trying to rebuild my healthy gut with Fem Dophilus, a probiotic that is especially for vaginal health.

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I take them for general gut health, been taking them 2-3 times a day my entire pregnancy and currently 26+2 so I might be biased but I love them.

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I take them every day to help with immunity. I feel like I've had 5 colds this winter.

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My doctor has recommended it for me for that reason. I've had a lot of antibiotics this winter and it helped me not get yeast infections.

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I don't have the same issues you do, but taking a probiotic during pregnancy is excellent! Anything that helps the healthy and quality of your gut and thus immune system does the same for your body. Also, having healthy gut flora will be passed to baby too during birth (assuming you have a vaginal birth). Make sure you have enough prebiotics too. Some probiotics have probiotics in them too. Ask your doctor for more guidance. Probiotics don't do much good without prebiotics.

Probiotics....yes or no?!

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