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Question regarding thrush

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doihavetocleanthehouse · 29/10/2008 20:54

Can I still breastfeed/give expressed milk from nipple/breast that has thrush? I have been prescribed cannesten cream for it, forgot to ask Dr if can still breastfeed etc.

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Habbibu · 29/10/2008 21:15

This nhs article says you can...

oopsacoconut · 29/10/2008 21:57

I did - just made sure I treated DD too. I used Grapefruit seed extract (10 drops to 100mls water)to wipe nipples before and after feed and also wipe DD mouth out. In case you pass it on to your DC

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doihavetocleanthehouse · 29/10/2008 22:22

Mmmm...my problem is that Dr did not give me anything for DD. My baby brain prevented me from asking pertinent questions at the time - I know there can be problems passing it back and forth. Where do I buy Grapefruit seed extract from, health food shop??

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