Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy: Antibiotics & Safety

Question
I am five months pregnant and the doctor recently told me that I have bacterial vaginosis.  She gave me a prescription for an antibiotic but I am worried about taking this medication.  I wanted to know if the antibiotics are completely safe to use or if there might be an alternative method to medication or if it will cure up by itself.

Answer
Hi Aileen,

Yes, the antibiotics are safe for you and your baby.  It would be far worse if you did not take the antibiotics.  There are many associated complications that occur with BV during pregnancy.  I think in your case it would be wise to take the antibiotics rather than letting it clear up on it's own (as it may do).  Here is a link with some more in-depth info on BV:

http://www.cdc.gov/std/bv/STDFact-Bacterial-Vaginosis.htm

I hope this information helps answer your questions.  If you still have further questions, please feel free to email me again.