Acidophilus & Pregnancy

zbeesma86 · May 2012

Any one else taking this during their pregnancy?

I swear my vagina is out of whack and I've had 2 YIs in the past month!!

I read taking acidophilus daily really helps!

yay or nay?

pixieprincss · May 2012

My MW and chiro both advocate probiotics for every client, so I think it is a great idea, though a diverse probiotic is probably more beneficial than just acido. In addition to helping digestion and YI, when you push baby out having loads of good flora in the birth canal from probiotics is very healthy for baby. Probiotics can also help lessen the chance of Strep B +.

sebailey6 · May 2012

I use Ultimate Flora Vaginal Support...as I had recurrent bv pre-pregnancy. It works like a charm and can't live without it now!!! Try it. And! The price went down $10 recently!! $40 for a bottle of 60 capsules (two month supply). Look on Amazon, they have best prices and I can always find it there.

mason15 · May 2012

My OB recommended Culturelle. I found a generic of it and have been taking that. Definitely notice a difference.

lisastro · May 2012

My OB recommended eating an activia every day. When I got sick & they had to put me on broad spectrum antibiotics, my doctor had me get chewable probiotics from the pharmacist. I did a full course of seriously powerful broad plectrum antibiotics without getting a YI. Yay for probiotics!

lisastro · May 2012

Spectrum, not plectrum. Dang auto correct.

msgde2shus · May 2012

I take the Target brand and have for years. I swear by it! Best stuff ever.

carlinlp · May 2012

You definitely want something with a live strain (needs to be refrigerated). I like garden of life brand for women as its raw food based with no funky ingredients. I agree with pp, populating the birth canal with healthy bacteria before birth is great at boosting babies immune system and fighting off neuro inflammation.