Is Monistat safe during pregnancy?
Poorly absorbed and not expected to harm a pregnancy, but see your clinician first to confirm it's a yeast infection.
What the sources say
MotherToBaby says vaginal and topical miconazole are poorly absorbed and most studies found no increase in birth defects, but advises seeing your healthcare provider to be sure it's yeast before self-treating. The Monistat label says to ask a health professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding, and to ask a doctor first if symptoms are new or include fever, pain or foul-smelling discharge. In breastfeeding only small amounts are expected in milk; wipe excess cream off nipples before nursing if used there.
Also listed as
miconazole, miconazole nitrate, monistat 1, monistat 3, monistat 7, vaginal antifungal, vaginal miconazole, yeast infection cream
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.