Pretty sure ds has thrush. He is bf, do I have to be treated too?

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Thought ds just had nappy rash but it's looking yeast like to me and I've just noticed telltale white patches inside his cheeks.

When dd had oral thrush as a baby they insisted I didn't have to be treated too. I was a bit naughty in the end and used a friend's prescribed stuff for her because it just wasn't shifting and I was fairly sure I was just passing it back to her.

I have an appointment at 5.20pm to get something prescribed but should I be insisting on it for me too?

Yes, and the NHS agree with me

www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/breastfeeding-problems.aspx#close

hope you get this in time - suggest you print it off, as I think many GP's won't automatically prescribe for both of you

I got it as I was dashing out the door. Thanks nextphase! GP was pretty good and immediately asked if I was bfing anyway. It is thrush and we have meds for his sore bottom, meds for him to spit out gargle with and meds for my nipples.