Contact your obstetrician, midwife, or healthcare provider to confirm the cause and get pregnancy-safe treatment
Use only pregnancy-approved antifungal medication as prescribed
Avoid scratching the area to prevent irritation and skin damage
Wear loose, breathable cotton underwear
Change out of wet clothes, swimsuits, or sweaty workout clothes promptly
Keep the genital area clean and dry
Wash with warm water and mild, unscented soap only
Avoid scented pads, tampons, sprays, douches, and bubble baths
Avoid tight pants, leggings, and non-breathable fabrics
Sleep without underwear if it helps reduce moisture and irritation
Use a cool compress on the outside of the vulva for short periods
Avoid using over-the-counter creams or home remedies unless your provider says they are safe in pregnancy
Avoid oral fluconazole unless specifically prescribed by your provider
Seek medical care promptly if you have pain, fever, foul-smelling discharge, bleeding, or symptoms that do not improve