2007-05-02 09:09:46 · 17 answers · asked by Rich_eb 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
specifically - is it ok for the mother to use Canesten on her nipples
2007-05-02 09:23:49 · update #1
usually it's an oral solution for the baby and potentially a solution for mom's nipples....but don't stop breastfeeding!http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/thrush.html
Try this resource and contact your MD!
2007-05-02 09:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by **SMILE** 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My mother had to worry about that after she had my youngest sister and the doctor gave her some medicine for the baby. It was purple medicine called something Violet and the doctor told her to apply it in the babies mouth and also to her breast otherwise it will continue to get passed from baby to mother and mother back to baby. Once she started using the medicine on both the baby and her breast the thrush went away. But definetly talk to your doctor to get the best advice b/c it is a medical condition. Best of luck to you with the new baby!
2007-05-02 09:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this happend to me when my daughter 1st born the doc prescribed a cream i had to put on my nipples but had to wash it off before breastfeeding her. she was given some medicine. It is hard remembering to keep putting on and cleaning off the cream but if you don't you keep passing the thrush back and forward. can't script from doc. the safest thing to do.
2007-05-04 10:38:13 · answer #3 · answered by Sazzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was going to say caniston tablet that you insert but ask your doctor first would it effect the baby i now you can do it when your pregnant because i had to use it i got thrush from a antibitoic i was on.
2007-05-02 10:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by flower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gentian violet
http://www.kellymom.com/store/freehandouts/newman/06GentianViolet.pdf This link will tell you in detail.
It is better than prescribed medications because the yeast organism is becoming resistant.
Also I would look into probiotics.
Here is a neat link:
http://www.breastfeeding-basics.com/html/candida.shtml
2007-05-02 09:15:44 · answer #5 · answered by Carla R 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
hi i am breast feeding to and have had the same problem use canisten on your nipples and daktarin takes a few days to get rid of so get it as soon as and you will feel so much better as they get grumpy when they have thrush
2007-05-02 09:20:15 · answer #6 · answered by kelly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a doctors view on this one espically when a baby is concerned, and i wouldn't use canesten on ur nipples it might harm the baby while feeding
2007-05-02 10:07:44 · answer #7 · answered by mizzmamma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's best to have a doctor treat them
2007-05-02 09:13:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your doctor or hv but make sure they give you something for both you and the baby to clear it up
2007-05-03 00:38:55 · answer #9 · answered by mumoffour 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gentian violet for the baby, not sure for the Mom.
2007-05-02 09:17:40 · answer #10 · answered by Rae 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋