yeast infection in pregnancy

[Yfi]

I have used boric acid to treat chronic yeast infections for many years. But is boric acid (suppositories) safe during pregnancy? Some sources say it is and others say it's not, but no one has been able to tell what why it might be dangerous during pregnancy. What problems might it cause? For instance, could it cause miscarriage or stillbirth? Or some more minor problem?

[PamelaBee]

Boric acid doesn't even sound safe to take internally or externally. Boric Acid is a toxin used to kill rodents. I have heard of one home remedy for boric acid, and that is for ear aches...and that doesn't even sound safe to me.  Only your OB can tell you what is safe to treat your yeast infection.  I know Monistat is safe to use.  Please don't ever try to self diagnose or treat yourself during pregnancy, it's not worth the consequences to your baby.

[Tarobinc]

I would run this by your OB, why chance it?  I thought only something like Monistat could be used after the OB has confirmed the yeast infection.