Yeast infections are really quite common during pregnancy. They are caused by a microscopic fungus called Candida albicans.

Candida is a type of yeast that's usually present in the body and is normally found in the vagina, mouth, digestive tract and skin. As levels of estrogen and glycogen in the vagina tend to increase during pregnancy, Candida also tends to grow rapidly and thrive in these conditions. In fact, when you're pregnant your chances of experiencing a yeast infection are 10 times likelier than when you're not.