If you have thrush is it unsafe to breast feed your daughter?

Answer 1

My daughter had thrush when I was breastfeeding, and from what I recall, the doctor informed me that thrush was a form of yeast infection, and I was likely to contract this. Thrush can be particularly difficult to get rid of, and of course my daughters was, and I eventually did get a yeast infection myself and had to be treated. After several long weeks of unsuccessfully treating my daughter, the doctor did a dye rinse in her mouth. It was like a blue ink and stained whatever it contacted, however, it was a last resort, and took away the thrush. I have seen this same thing happen to other mothers who breastfeed and it is transferred back and forth...however, it will also happen to bottle fed babies, simply because of the close contact....and also because some people/babies are more prone to catching yeast infections...yogurt in their diet helps alot if they are old enough...there is also a supplement you can take to ward off yeast infections if you contract it yourself...it is called acidopholus (not sure of spelling) and is available at most drug stores or health food stores. Good luck to you and your baby.