"Candidal vaginitis" is an infection caused by the candida albicans vaginal inflammation. Most pregnant women can easily get the infection, whether in early pregnancy, mid or later stage are also put as high-risk. At pregnancy, changes in vaginal pH will increase the number of Candida albicans, affected women will increase the chance of infection.

The most common symptoms will have a thermal and itching around internal and external genitals , at the same time white discharge will increase , even outside the perineum and labia minora have a lot of white residue like or "cheesey-like" vaginal discharge . In fact, "Candida" is a type of mold (fungi), mainly concentrate in the vagina, and parasites on the skin or mucosa. Once the risk of infection, the patient may have vaginal itching, swelling, and urinary frequency and so on. If the situation is serious, vaginal and labia will appear in pain, and will have scent of odor. If handled properly sustained, will increase the chance of a relapse.

If suspected suffering from candida vaginitis, should contact a doctor as soon as possible to arrange suitable treatment. Doctors often put medication inside virginal area, or apply cream to help alleviate the condition. Pregnant women generally three to four days after treatment will heal over. But there are opportunities for recurrence during pregnancy. Although candida vaginitis may included discomfort, but it will not endanger the health of the fetus. However, at the time of giving birth there are chances for infection of the fetal, which will lead to pain in the breast-feeding period, so it should be cured before the baby was born.

Recommendations to help prevent infection of Candidal vaginitis:

- Pay attention to personal hygiene, underwear must be regularly washed and clean;

- Avoid wearing tight or nylon underwear, cotton underwear should be chosen to keep sensitive areas fresh;

- Avoid washing with warm water or hot water bath. Warm environment conducive to fungal growth, may lead to further deterioration of cndida vaginitis;

- Avoid using scented shower gel or soap, can be used slightly acidic cleaning supplies;

- Do not use disinfectant to clean vagina, avoid stimulate the tender skin, causing skin damage, even caused by inflammation;

- After using the toilet, wiped from front to back to prevent bacteria from anus into the vagina area;

- Pregnant women may wish to consider eat more proliferation beneficial bacteria food to help improve conditions;