Thrush (down below) and breastfeeding

[Ruthiebaby]

I have thrush (ahem..down below...not on my nipples). I had it when I was pregnant and was given a pessary - I had also bought one so I kept it for another time. Now I think I'm definately ready to use it.......only thing is.....is it ok to use a pessary for thrush when I'm breast feeding ?
I know it was ok whilst I was pregnant as the doc prescribed it.

Anybody know ? I'm desperate !

[georginars]

yes it is - used it myself the other week. Ask the pharmacist though to make sure they don't give you the oral capsule as you definitely can't take that - but the pessary is fine

[starlover]

yes it should be fine. you can take canestan (fluconazole) tablets too, as i was prescribed these for nipple thrush.

someone (mears i think) gave me a good tip though... try drinking actimel every day! it really works at keeping the thrush away!

[Ruthiebaby]

Thanks goerginars.

Starlover - funny you should say that as I used to drink the muller bio yogurt drinks every night. I stopped drinking them a few weeks ago....hmmmm...maybe I should start back up again !

[starlover]

i always thought it was just another marketing ploy! but i used to get thrush a lot and haven't had it since starting on the actimel!

[georginars]

oooh yes the actimel does help too!

[Ruthiebaby]

Right...I'm off out now so I'm going to buy some when I'm out !!

Thanks girls