Does bacterial vaginosis affect fetal development?

Will bacterial vaginosis affect fetal development?

1. Bacterial vaginitis may have an impact on the development of the fetus, depending on the severity and treatment of the vaginitis. If the bacterial vaginitis is mild and treated promptly, there is no ascending bacterial infection, and the uterus is not involved, then it may not affect the growth and development of the fetus. However, if the inflammation is more severe and not treated promptly, resulting in ascending bacterial infection and invasion of the cervix, uterine body, and even into the amniotic fluid, it may have a negative impact on the development of the fetus.

2. If a pregnant woman has ascending infection, it will increase the probability of premature rupture of membranes, threatened abortion, miscarriage and intrauterine infection. The fetus may be restricted in intrauterine development or even stop developing. When bacteria invade the chorion and amnion, it may cause chorioinflammation and amnionitis, increase the risk of premature rupture of membranes, and promote premature birth. Bacterial vaginitis during pregnancy may increase the incidence of neonatal infection and neonatal jaundice, directly affecting the health of the newborn.

3. Once a pregnant woman finds that she is sick, she should go to the doctor for examination as soon as possible. After determining the cause of the disease, she should choose the medicine with the least impact on the fetus under the guidance of the doctor. At the same time, she should avoid sexual intercourse and keep the vulva clean. She can use warm water to rinse and keep the perineum dry after rinsing. Underwear needs to be changed frequently and dried in a sunny place.