Cupboard Cures for Yeast
These articles in the "Cures" section are copyrighted and are not to be reprinted without permission of the author.
These cupboard cures are remedies that work for some moms but they are not meant as a treatment plan for your specific situation. If you are experiencing a breastfeeding challenge, I can provide professional support and together we can create an treatment plan specifically tailored to you and your baby's needs. Some breastfeeding situations can be remedied with cupboard cures moms have used for years but in other cases you may need care and support from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and/or your Healthcare Provider. I would be honored to help you on your breastfeeding journey. Please contact me.
What is yeast?
What are the symptoms?
What are some cupboard cures for yeast?
These cupboard cures are just ideas to get started on the road to recovery but please contact me for a personal consultation and an in-depth treatment plan specific to you and your baby. I bring over 30 years of experience working with parents and babies and over ten years as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Those who are susceptible to yeast infections may benefit from the following cupboard cures in preventing yeast or taking of a mild case:
If the above simple home remedies do not bring relief, contact an IBCLC who will help you work with your healthcare provider. Treatment will generally be needed for the baby even if there are no white patches in the mouth or a diaper rash. Healing necessitates that both the mom and baby are treated simultaneously. An antifungal cream will likely be recommended.
Yeast infections can be very persistent. Using the full course of medication suggested by the health care provider is important. Continuing the home remedies for several weeks after this will help prevent the yeast from reoccurring.
Yeast can be painful and discouraging.Melissa is an IBCLC and can offer both professional medical help and support with this or any step in your breastfeeding journey. If you're interested in setting up a breastfeeding consultation with Melissa, please fill out our easy CONTACT FORM to get started!
Please note: If you have a question about a medical matter you should consult your healthcare provider. Do not rely on the information on this website as an alternative to medical advice from your healthcare provider.
References:
http://drjaygordon.com/breastfeeding/thrush.html
These articles in the "Cures" section are copyrighted and are not to be reprinted without permission of the author.
These cupboard cures are remedies that work for some moms but they are not meant as a treatment plan for your specific situation. If you are experiencing a breastfeeding challenge, I can provide professional support and together we can create an treatment plan specifically tailored to you and your baby's needs. Some breastfeeding situations can be remedied with cupboard cures moms have used for years but in other cases you may need care and support from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and/or your Healthcare Provider. I would be honored to help you on your breastfeeding journey. Please contact me.
What is yeast?
- Yeast (candida) is a fungus that thrives in warm, moist, dark environments.
- This infection is more common following antibiotic treatment.
- Yeast can be found on persistently wet nipples or in the mouth and/or diaper area of the baby.
What are the symptoms?
- When you have a sudden onset of burning nipple pain after a period of pain-free breastfeeding, consider a yeast issue.
- Along with soreness and burning, there may be itchy, flakey, red, cracked, bleeding, or blistery nipples and sometimes shooting pains in the breast.
- White cottage-cheese-like patches may be found on the tongue and side of the baby’s mouth, called oral thrush, and/or the baby may have a yeasty diaper rash.
What are some cupboard cures for yeast?
These cupboard cures are just ideas to get started on the road to recovery but please contact me for a personal consultation and an in-depth treatment plan specific to you and your baby. I bring over 30 years of experience working with parents and babies and over ten years as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Those who are susceptible to yeast infections may benefit from the following cupboard cures in preventing yeast or taking of a mild case:
- Air dry after feeding and even expose the nipples to the sun if possible (yeast dislikes sunlight).
- Wash bras in hot water daily and dry in the sun.
- Wear 100% cotton bras.
- Change nursing pads after each feeding and avoid any plastic-lined pads.
- Wash pump parts and anything that comes in contact with the baby’s mouth with hot soapy water and boil them for five minutes daily.
- You can eat yogurt with live active cultures and take oral acidophilus. This will encourage the good bacteria to live in the gut and will discourage the yeast growth.
- Using 1 cup of water and 1 TBSP vinegar mixed together and sprayed on the nipple will sometimes bring relief.
- Decreasing sugars in the diet may help and some moms will also limit wheat, honey and alcohol.
- Herbs and other natural remedies include: oregano, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and rosemary.
- Jay Gordon, MD, who is also an IBCLC encourages the use of grapefruit seed extract (GSE). His website explains that “Grapefruit Seed Extract is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial compound synthesized from the seeds and pulp of grapefruit. It is an extremely potent and effective broad-spectrum bactericide, fungicide, antiviral and antiparasitic compound.” He recommends it topically on the nipple and on the baby’s bottom if affected by yeast. He recommends use of GSE in the laundry and as a surface cleaner to kill yeast.
If the above simple home remedies do not bring relief, contact an IBCLC who will help you work with your healthcare provider. Treatment will generally be needed for the baby even if there are no white patches in the mouth or a diaper rash. Healing necessitates that both the mom and baby are treated simultaneously. An antifungal cream will likely be recommended.
Yeast infections can be very persistent. Using the full course of medication suggested by the health care provider is important. Continuing the home remedies for several weeks after this will help prevent the yeast from reoccurring.
Yeast can be painful and discouraging.Melissa is an IBCLC and can offer both professional medical help and support with this or any step in your breastfeeding journey. If you're interested in setting up a breastfeeding consultation with Melissa, please fill out our easy CONTACT FORM to get started!
Please note: If you have a question about a medical matter you should consult your healthcare provider. Do not rely on the information on this website as an alternative to medical advice from your healthcare provider.
References:
http://drjaygordon.com/breastfeeding/thrush.html