Got blardy thrush at 35 weeks pg - can I use canestan cream?

[munchkinmum]

Please say yes!!!!!!!

All pointers greatly appreciated!

Munch
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yup. do it. do it now fgs, im itching on yr behalf

yes.

But you may need the lower strength one, check with the pharmacist first.

And no to the pessaries (I think)

oh god not to pessaries. based on nothing scientific whatsoever.

actually, i think i did use a pessary once in pg... hmmm. if i did doc said was ok. tis all closed an stuff, innit

you can use a pessary (i did from MW advice 2 weeks ago at 35 weeks). also yes to cream.

No to bubble bath, thongs, tight jeans.

yeah, tis all closed and stuff, but I think it is too concentrated in pessary form.

also use fingers to insert pessary instead of applicator whilst pg. put a pad on.

oh good, I'm wrong.

yes to pessary

yes.
vaguely remember my mum (mw) saying something like, its better to be absolutley sure you havnt got thrush before the birth coz giving birth through a thrushy birth canal would give the baby thrush.

ew

and hurt

lots

ooh yes baby can get thrush in mouth too.

Treat your DH/P too, even if symptomless. (Cream under foreskin)he could be passing it back and forth to you.

and why are you not on my antenatal thread???

When I was pregnant and had horrible thrush, was presribed loads (maybe 6?) pessaries to take. I did. It worked

I got thrush too. You can use pessaries but you do need to check with the doctor, and I seem to remember you don't put them too far in iyswim. You can get canesten shower cream too.

use the pessary but dont insert it with the applicator. once it has cleared up keep using the cream lightly every couple of days just to keep it at bay. i got it from about 32 weeks and couldnt believe the pain and discomfort. do whatever it takes to get rid of it!

wow, thanks everyone. Have got some of the bog-standard cream in the cupboard so will plaster it on with a trowel tonight!!! It's mild at this stage so will have a go at sorting it out with cream over the BH w'end and if persists will do and see Dr.

You are all stars!!!

P.S. Scorpio - point me in the right direction - I'd love to join the antenatal thread!! And, by the way, I consider myself well and truly told off!

here!