What are Moms symptoms of breastfeeding thrush?
Moms symptoms may include white patches on the nipples, a burning sensation after feedings accompanied with nursing pain and discomfort. Thrush can also cause baby to not latch on and off properly and nipple compression may occur. Why is breastfeeding thrush so difficult to clear? Thrush during breastfeeding is difficult to clear because mom and baby pass the yeast back and forth before it has a chance to decrease. Yeast in breastfeeding thrush also grows every hour and a half, so yeast has a more than likely chance of spreading, making breastfeeding thrush extremely uncomfortable. Thrush is also difficult to clear because the offending foods (such as sugar) are often a struggle to eliminate from the diet due to the cravings sugar can cause. How should I use Thrush Relief for Mom and Baby? Thrush Relief for Mom can be used every two-three hours and after feedings to suffocate the yeast before it multiplies and after the exchange of yeast that occurs during a feeding by applying the sol