Thrush, which is technically a yeast infection , is a common breastfeeding problem Also known as a fungal infection or Candida, thrush can develop on your breasts and in your baby’s mouth. How do you treat a yeast infection while breastfeeding? Creams and pessaries containing Clotrimazole and oral single dose treatments of fluconazole can be … Read more
Constant nipple pain in the early weeks of breastfeeding. Nipple pain that starts after breastfeeding is going well and hasn’t been painful. Itchy or burning nipples that look pink or red, shiny, or flaky Cracked nipples. Can you take Monistat while breastfeeding? The Food and Drug Administration has not placed this drug in a pregnancy … Read more
Itching, burning, soreness in the vagina and vulva. Thick, white, vaginal discharge that looks like cottage cheese and may smell like yeast/bread, though usually odorless. Watery vaginal discharge. Burning during urination and intercourse. Does yeast infection go away after giving birth? If you keep getting yeast infections, talk to your doctor. You may need to … Read more