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Is it true that vaginal yeast infections (Candida albicans) are common during pregnancy?

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Is it true that vaginal yeast infections (Candida albicans) are common during pregnancy?

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About 20% of all pregnant women experience yeast infections during pregnancy, usually near term. In fact pregnancy is the most common predisposing factor in causing Candida albicans infections. Symptoms include vaginal itching, swelling and a odorless white creamy discharge.