Candida's Connection to Breastfeeding Thrush

The benefits of breastfeeding are many: weight loss after birth, improved immune system for infants, close relationships between mother and child, but sometimes the health and happiness of breastfeeding can be disrupted by a very annoying fungus known as candida albicans.

Although candida occurs naturally in the body, when allowed to grow without restriction, it can cause problems with breastfeeding infants and babies. Babies suffering from candida often experience severe baby wounds or severe candida diarrhea, while the mother's body responds by developing candida or thrush on her nipple and breast milk, often causing itching, pain and even a decrease or stop in milk production. Thrush can also be passed between mother and baby.

Common causes of candida in breastfeeding women are taking antibiotics. Whether a woman or baby has taken one or several rounds of antibiotics, it kills both good bacteria in the system and infections. In this case, good bacteria are not available to counter the growth of candida — so the fungus grows out of control.

In addition, the pregnancy itself makes it more likely for women to develop candida growth due to an increase in estrogen levels which leads to increased sugar levels in the body. It's no secret that yeast eats sugar, thus promoting candida.

Other issues that leave a woman breastfeeding more susceptible to nipple and breast augmentation are when she has a vaginal yeast infection during pregnancy or if she is having cracked nipple due to poor baby latching during breastfeeding. Both conditions open the door to Candida. Other contributing factors include chronic illness, decreased immune system and steroid use.

Symptoms of possible women breastfeeding with candida include:

· Looks like red rash on the nipple or red nipple.

· It may appear swollen, scaly, or have small blisters.

· Sensitive and irritated nipple; pain or discomfort when touched.

· Severe pain during breastfeeding.

· Pain, burning and / or nausea during and between feeds.

· Severe pain in breast tissue or milk tract.

· Reduced milk supply.

· Breastfeeding babies may also have wolves in their mouths, though this is not always the case.

One of the most frustrating aspects of breastfeeding mothers is declining milk supply. It is important for most women to continue breastfeeding through infection. However, sometimes severe pain prevents a proper let-down reflex that causes the baby to not get enough milk. If the baby also has breathing in his or her mouth, chances are, he or she may be in pain, adding to the struggle.

Most healthcare professionals recommend treating both mother and baby for candida supplementation, although only one of them presents with symptoms. Otherwise, the yeast can continue to trade back and forth.

Common treatments for breastfeeding-related breastfeeding are prescription antifungal creams and violet fibers. Proper nutrition is also very helpful in keeping candida away. Avoiding sugary foods and processes, and washing the system with plenty of water are positive steps to improve their diet while preventing thrush outbreaks in the future.

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