tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648041578822783290.post7436658501675712885..comments2023-07-02T09:20:16.072-05:00Comments on Tough Mama: Tough mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14419992815404523941noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648041578822783290.post-70693920193068455222006-12-17T21:51:00.000-06:002006-12-17T21:51:00.000-06:00i guess you probably know all this, but i thought ...i guess you probably know all this, but i thought i'd send anyway...<br /><br />TREATING CHRONIC YEAST INFECTION OF THE BREAST<br />If you feel that you have chronic yeast infection of the nipples and/or breasts, here are some steps you can take to eradicate it: <br /><br />Treat baby – even if baby's thrush has resolved.<br /> <br />Acidophilus – this is a very important natural remedy for any yeast infection.<br /> <br />After each nursing, follow these 5 steps: <br />Breastmilk – massage a bit into the nipples after nursing, then let air-dry.<br /> <br />White vinegar – mix a solution of one tablespoon white vinegar in one cup of water. Keep the bottle next to your nursing chair. Dab a bit onto each nipple and let air dry after each nursing.<br /> <br />Nystatin anti-fungal cream – available by prescription. Apply 2 to 3 times a day to each nipple after nursing.<br /> <br />Clortrimazole anti-fungal cream – you can use this over-the-counter cream in place of Nystatin. Do not use both! <br /><br />Hydrocortisone ointment 2.5% - available by prescription and if recommended by your doctor for severely swollen painful nipples. Apply 2 to 3 times a day when not applying nystatin. <br /><br />Diflucan – this is a very strong prescription anti-fungal pill. It can be used under supervision by your OB/GYN or baby's pediatrician to treat very severe and stubborn infections. <br /><br />Good luck. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com