Today is National Bacterial Vaginosis Day and Dr Dawn Harper, star of TV show Embarrassing Bodies, wants more women to know the signs of this common vaginal infection, which affects 1 in 3 women.Dawn told us, "Most women think any discharge

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vaginal infections are thrush and bacterial vaginosis (BV). Thrush tends to produce a white, lumpy, irritant discharge, and BV tends to produce a more watery, non-irritant, smelly discharge. Sometimes the infections occur together, so a swab is important

urethritis, which is often treated with antibiotics called tetracyclines, which should not be taken while you’re pregnant as they cause discolouration of babies’ adult teeth,” Dawn continues.3. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)Dr Dawn has been working with Balance

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of intense itchiness, but it doesn't harm your baby. It can be treated with prescriptive cream from your GP.What is Bacterial Vaginosis?Hormonal changes trigger a change in the bacterial balance of the vagina, which can sometimes lead to an infection known

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of antibiotics is also a bad idea because it can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant superbugs such as MRSA.Prima Baby’s Dr Rob Hicks says, ‘Antibiotics are important in the fight against bacterial infection. However, many common infections – earache

of a bacterial or viral infection.Allergic: A reaction to an allergen, such as pollen, and is not contagious.Irritant: This is caused by the eye being irritated by something, such as shampoo, smoke or chlorine from a swimming pool and is not contagious

with after-effects such as headaches, tiredness and memory loss.Bacterial meningitis - can be life-threatening and needs urgent medical attention. Most people who suffer from bacterial meningitis recover, but many can be left with after-effects, and one in 10