Pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases

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A change in vaginal discharge (thicker, discolored, or bad-smelling) over a period of several days to 2 weeks
Pain, burning, or itching while urinating that lasts more than 24 hours
Pain during sexual intercourse
Pain or a feeling of heaviness in the pelvic or lower abdominal area
Itching, tingling, burning, or pain on or around the genitals
Sores, lumps, blisters, rashes, or warts on or around the genitals
Vaginal spotting or bleeding after sexual intercourse
General symptoms of an infection, such as fever and fatigue or lack of energy

STDs in pregnant women may cause problems such as:

Miscarriage.
Low birth weight.
Premature delivery.
Infections in their newborn baby, such as pneumonia, eye infections, or nervous system problems. These infections may threaten the life of your baby or cause serious long-term problems or disabilities.

If you are pregnant and have symptoms of an STD, it is important to call your health professional to avoid complications.

Credits

Author	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Editor	Alison Allen
Editor	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
Associate Editor	Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
Last Updated	February 9, 2007

Last updated:	February 09, 2007
Author:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
Editors:	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Tracy Landauer

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