Fungal Infections Due To Breastfeeding

Fungal Infection Of Breast

Yeast, also called yeast infection or candidiasis, can form in the nipples or chest, because it feeds on milk. The infection forms from an overgrowth of the Candida organism. Candida exists in our body is kept at healthy levels of bacteria that occur naturally in our bodies. When the natural balance of bacteria is upset, Candida can proliferate, causing an infection.

An important sign of a yeast infection is if you have nipple pain that lasts more than a few days, even after making sure that your baby has a good grip. Or, you suddenly can sore nipples after several weeks of pain-free breastfeeding. Some other signs of fungal infection are pink, shiny nipples itchy or scaly and cracked nipples or deep pink and swollen. You can also have breast pain or shooting pains in the chest deep, during or after meals.

Causes of thrush are:

Baby Thrush in the mouth, which can convey to you

Extreme humidity on the skin or nipples that are sore or cracked

Antibiotics or steroids

Chronic diseases such as HIV, diabetes or anemia

Thrush in the mouth of a baby appears as small white spots inside the cheeks, gums or tongue. Many babies with thrush refuse to breastfeed, or are fussy or gassy foods. Fungal infection of a baby may also appear as a diaper rash that looks like little red dots around the main eruption. This rash will not go away by the regular use of creams for diaper dermatitis.

What you can do

Fungal infections can take several weeks to heal, so it is important to follow these tips to prevent the spread of infection:

Change nursing pads often disposable.

Wash towels, clothes or coming into contact with the yeast in very hot water (over 122 ° F).

Use a clean bra every day.

Wash your hands often and wash your baby's hands frequently - especially if he or she sucks his thumb.

Put pacifiers, bottle nipples, or toys your baby puts in his mouth in a container with water and boil roaring day. After a week of treatment, discard the pacifiers and nipples and buy new ones.

Boil all days all pump parts that touch breast milk.

Make sure other family members are free of mold or other fungal infections. If they have symptoms, make sure they are treated.