Contact your obstetrician, midwife, or healthcare provider to confirm the diagnosis before treating it
Use only pregnancy-safe antifungal treatments recommended by your provider
Prefer topical antifungal creams or suppositories, such as clotrimazole or miconazole, if approved by your provider
Use the full treatment course exactly as directed
Avoid oral fluconazole unless your provider specifically says it is appropriate
Avoid self-treating with home remedies, douches, or scented products
Wear loose, breathable cotton underwear
Keep the genital area clean and dry
Change out of wet clothing promptly
Avoid tight-fitting pants and pantyhose when possible
Avoid using tampons during treatment unless your provider advises otherwise
Seek medical care promptly if symptoms are severe, keep returning, or do not improve after treatment
Get urgent medical attention if you have fever, pelvic pain, foul-smelling discharge, bleeding, or concern for another infection