CONGRATULATIONS!
Giving life is wonderful! But pregnancy is often accompanied by its small share of changes (more or less annoying depending on the case and the degree of tolerance of the mother-to-be).
Yes, you are no longer alone in your body and mini-you needs certain things to develop: nutrients, water, jacuzzi relaxation SPA area... Let's take a quick look at what's going on there- inside, particularly in terms of your vaginal flora and your digestive system.
The hormone fair
During pregnancy, certain hormones will decrease in favor of others, depending on their role and their interest in the course of the pregnancy. Progesterone, for example, will increase during the 1st trimester to help build the lining of the uterus and allow increased blood circulation to the breasts and pelvic area. But the latter can also lead to significant fatigue, digestive problems and mood swings...As well as a radiant complexion! In short: pregnancy leads to a sort of double hormonal kiss-cool effect!
Digestive disorders
Gas, constipation, nausea, acid reflux... Pregnancy is not always very funky from an intestinal point of view. Hormonal changes will disrupt the functioning of the brain and liver, giving rise to a feeling of nausea or nausea. The muscle tone of the digestive tract will also be slowed down, which can lead to acid reflux, gas or even constipation. These effects are even more noticeable at the end of pregnancy when the baby is getting comfortable and the organs are turned upside down, and the uterus puts pressure on the stomach.
The vaginal flora
The vaginal cavity is colonized by a large quantity of bacteria, including lactobacilli which predominate and ensure the maintenance of this fragile ecosystem. They ensure the maintenance of the natural acidic pH (between 3.8 and 4.2), form a protective biofilm and produce substances that inhibit the proliferation of bad bacteria. The balance of flora is fragile! Being pregnant, and therefore subject to hormonal disturbances, makes you more subject to changes in the vaginal flora and therefore more vulnerable to viruses and pathogenic bacteria. Dysbiosis (flora imbalance) results in bad odors, itching, or stinging and can lead to infections such as vaginosis, mycoses or repeated cystitis.
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Your vaginal flora and your intestinal flora need reinforcement!
Being pregnant, and therefore subject to hormonal disturbances, makes you more subject to changes in the vaginal flora and therefore more
vulnerable to pathogenic viruses and bacteria. In addition, your entire digestive system is disrupted during pregnancy (hormonal changes and baby taking up more and more space in the belly) which can give rise to digestive problems: gas, constipation, acid reflux, etc.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE INTESTINAL MICROBIOTA DURING PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING
During pregnancy, it is important to promote quality intestinal and vaginal flora for your well-being and that of the baby. If you give birth vaginally and/or breastfeed, you will then transmit your flora (mainly vaginal and perineal) to your child and you will allow him to start building his own microbiota! If this is not the case, don't panic, you can supplement your baby with probiotics from birth with our Children's Probiotics treatment.
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