What is breastfeeding thrush?
Thrush is a yeast infection that occurs when the bacteria Candida, which normally occurs in the body, grows out of control. Thrush is common in babies and older adults, but can also occur while nursing. Breastfeeding thrush and thrush during nursing can occur in babys mouth, and on the bare bottom, in the form of a diaper rash but usually is in the intestinal tract as well. Mom typcially has an overgrowth in her intestinal tract where candida begins regardless of any intestinal distress symptoms as well as on her nipples. Eliminating the overgrowth of yeast is crucial, but equally important is restoring the balance between yeast and healthy bacteria. What are the symptoms of baby during breastfeeding thrush? The most common symptoms of thrush in babies are white patches on the inside of babys mouth and tongue. It looks a little like cottage cheese and is often mistaken for milk curds. Mom should avoid wiping these patches away (mistaking them for milk) as it causes baby a great deal of
