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What you need to know about your labia before, during, and after pregnancy will help you understand how having a baby will affect things “down there.”
Maybe you’ve grabbed a mirror at some point and examined your labia and vaginas to see how they compare to the average labia and vaginas. (If not, have a look!).
You may be curious about how pregnancy and childbirth could change the shape and size of your labia and your vagina now that you’re expecting.
If you wonder what constitutes “normal” and how having a baby may change things down there, you’re not alone. Many women haven’t seen many, if any, other female genitalia in real life.
Increase Your Intake of Probiotics
Increasing your probiotic intake can aid in balancing your body’s excessive growth of harmful bacteria and yeast. You can add buttermilk and yoghurt to your diet.
Causes of a Swollen Vagina During Pregnancy
The following are some causes of vaginal swelling during pregnancy:
To support the developing fetus, blood flow in the pelvic area increases during pregnancy. Increased blood flow could result in vaginal swelling.
Vaginal swelling could also be a result of improper hygiene. Your vagina could develop into a breeding ground for bacteria if you don’t take care of it, which could lead to swelling and inflammation.
When you are pregnant, your body goes through many changes, and one of them is your hormone levels changing. These hormones change the vaginal flora, which promotes bacterial and viral growth and, ultimately, swelling.
Use of certain products may also result in vaginal swelling. These items might cause an allergic reaction in your vagina, resulting in swelling and redness.
Vaginal swelling can occasionally be brought on by prolonged or inadequate lubrication during sexual activity.
Cysts in the vaginal region can cause vaginal swelling, too. Sometimes, these cysts may also be cancerous.