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My baby has oral thrush and I'm breastfeeding should I get treatment?.
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Yes you should if you have any symptoms.
When your baby is breastfeeding they can pass the thrush infection to you via
your nipple or breasts. It's commonly called nipple thrush or the medical term
is ‘mammary candidiasis’.
The symptoms of nipple thrush may
include:
- Cracked, flaky or sensitive nipples
and areola (the darker area around your nipple), you may also notice white
flecks on your nipples or areola.
- You may have been experiencing
some pain, which can feel like you have caught your breast while you're feeding
your baby, this can continue after the feed is finished and may feel like
your nipples are chaffed or rubbed.
- You may notice that the areola
is red and inflamed looking Some Mums say they feel a shooting pain I the
breast, during feeding or burning or itching sensations in one or both of
your breasts.
If you do have any of the above symptoms, or if the infection is causing problems
with feeding your baby, speak to your health visitor or GP today. They may
prescribe an antifungal cream, such as miconazole. If so, you should apply
the cream to your nipples and areola after every feed, and remove any excess
before you feed your baby again.
If you do not have any of the above listed symptoms you may still need treatment,
to prevent reinfection.
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