Pregnancy increases the risk of yeast infections as hormonal and physiological changes in the body encourage Candida overgrowth. Yeast infections cause symptoms like thick white vaginal discharge and irritation. Three-quarters of women experience a yeast infection at some point, and the changes of pregnancy along with stress, diet and other factors can make women more prone to chronic or recurrent Candida infections during this time. Finding natural and holistic remedies is important for treating yeast infections during pregnancy when many medications cannot be used.