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The short answer is no. I guess it would depend on circumstances though. Normally in nursing couples if one party has thrush, so does the other (even if they are asymptomatic). So if you have thrush (in the nipples for example) it is very likely that your baby has it also. Thrush is fairly easy to diagnose if (a) your baby has white or pearly patches in the mouth that do not easily rub away (like milk residue) (b) baby is fussy or gassy or continually pulling off while nursing (c) has persistent (possible raised) painful-looking red diaper rash that does not respond to diaper rash creams. For you your nipples may be redder than normal or bright pink, sometimes scaly, puffy, weepy or blistered, and breastfeeding might be moderately uncomfortable to excruciatingly painful. Lancing pain that runs deep in the breast may indicate thrush is in the milk ducts as well as on the surface of the nipple.
If you are prescribed medication check with the doctor that it is safe for you to continue nursing. Nystatin drops will often be prescribed for baby to take orally for thrush (and it can be administered topically to the nipples) although I've been reading some debate about its effectiveness (see for example Kellymom's website on thrush resources http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/thrush/thrush-resources.html). It worked fine for me. Pam Gima's yeast treatment plan (also detailed on the Kelly Mom site) also gives suggestions for boosting the immune system and your friendly intestinal flora through diet and garlic and acidophilus supplements.
Both you and baby may have problems nursing with a thrush infection, because baby's painful mouth will tend to have her pull off before she is full, and your painful nipples will want the same! Try to keep nursing - there is some
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Do squirrels breastfeed?
A squirrel is a mammal and all mammals breastfeed their young, so yes, squirrels do breastfeed.
What are examples of animals that breastfeed?
All mammals breastfeed.
If you have thrush is it unsafe to breast feed your daughter?
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.
Can you get your period and breastfeed?
Yes, you can get your period and breastfeed at the same time!
Can you breastfeed an only child?
Yes, you can breastfeed an only child.
What is the past tense of breastfeed?
The past tense of "breastfeed" is "breastfed".
Can you breastfeed if you have pierced nipples?
Nipple piercings may interfere with your ability to breastfeed. But you should be able to breastfeed as long as you remove your jewelry.
Which animals breastfeed their young?
Mammals are the only animals that breastfeed their young.
Is thrush viral or bacterial?
No, thrush is not a bacteria. Thrush is the name of a yeast infection.
What is an ant thrush?
An ant thrush is either of two species of insectivorous thrush - Neocossyphus rufus - the red-tailed ant thrush - and neocossyphus poensis - the white-tailed ant thrush.
Why do mothers breastfeed their children?
mothers breastfeed because its very healthy for there baby.
How do you say thrush in spanish?
thrush (the bird) = tordo, zorzal, malvis (accent on the 'i') thrush (medical) = aita (accent on the 'i') thrush (veterinary) = higo
