Q: Dealing with Thrush?
Posted
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 12:10 PM
“My son and I have had thrush for
about four weeks and have had the nystatin. Just when it seems to get
better, it gets worse and it doesn't want to go away! What can I do to
finally get rid of the 'Yeastie Beastie' and keep it from coming
back? Also why don't they warn new breastfeeding mothers about this?!”
--MrsMMHill
Andi Silverman: Why don’t new moms warn each other about anything?!
Sometimes I think there’s a mommy conspiracy of silence. Maybe people don’t like to admit that they
are having a hard time.
Yeast infections, or thrush on the breast, can be just one
of those problems. It’s painful and can
take a while to resolve. You want to
make sure your son is getting treated too; otherwise you will keep passing it
back and forth to each other. You might
ask your doctor about an oral medication, or even a natural remedy called
gentian violet.
From the editors: Nystatin
is a cream medication commonly prescribed for thrush. If this doesn't
do the trick or you have deep breast thrush, your doc may also
recommend Diflucan. Until you talk with the doc, make sure to wash your
hands and nipples with soap and water every day. Rinse your nipples
after every feeding, and always wear a clean bra. Nursing pads should
be changed every time you feed.
Guest breastfeeding expert Andi Silverman is the author of Mama Knows Breast: A Beginners Guide to Breastfeeding and a mother of two. Read her blog at www.mamaknowsbreast.com, and send your questions to editors@thenestbaby.com
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