We've had a couple of questions on this before: https://www.empowher.com/condition/search/boils-during-pregnancy
As far as delivery, I don't think you have to worry because whether it is vaginal or C-section, they will clean the area with antibacterial liquid they clean the baby right away as well, so that should not be a huge issue.
In the meantime, I have known doctors to suggest Phisohex or Phisoderm or similar wash for this kind of problem, but check with your doctor and see if that is an option for you. There may be a reason it is not a good idea. If the doc isn't worried about it, you can relax a bit, too. The doc has likely delivered more babies than you have, and has probably seen this many times before. Some people treat boils with tea tree oil. You could ask about that as well-I'm not sure whether it is okay to use on your genitals, but it does have natural antibiotic type properties.
It sounds like you are doing everything right. You have good hygiene and warm soaks can also help on a specific boil to soften it a bit. Thank you for writing, congratulations and good luck. Please let us know how you do.
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We've had a couple of questions on this before: https://www.empowher.com/condition/search/boils-during-pregnancy
As far as delivery, I don't think you have to worry because whether it is vaginal or C-section, they will clean the area with antibacterial liquid they clean the baby right away as well, so that should not be a huge issue.
In the meantime, I have known doctors to suggest Phisohex or Phisoderm or similar wash for this kind of problem, but check with your doctor and see if that is an option for you. There may be a reason it is not a good idea. If the doc isn't worried about it, you can relax a bit, too. The doc has likely delivered more babies than you have, and has probably seen this many times before. Some people treat boils with tea tree oil. You could ask about that as well-I'm not sure whether it is okay to use on your genitals, but it does have natural antibiotic type properties.
It sounds like you are doing everything right. You have good hygiene and warm soaks can also help on a specific boil to soften it a bit. Thank you for writing, congratulations and good luck. Please let us know how you do.
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