Nursing While Sick or Taking Medication: Nystatin
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I Have Been Using Nystatin for a Horrible Diaper Rash
Asked by C.W. from Tampa
on February 26, 2008
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Has anyone had any problems with the Nystatin? The dr said to use it 2-3 times a day. She has blister like red blemishes near her private. It's right along the diaper ...
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- my daughter gets horrible diaper rashes...in fact we are on the mend from one now; we sware by Triple Paste. I called the pediatrician last summer when she had blister...
- Nystatin is good to start off with but if you don't see even the smallest improvement after a day or two of using it, then you might want to have the pediatrician take...
- The "miracle cure" we used on both of our boys was a mixture of Desitin, Lotrimin AF, and Cortaid. Our pediatrician recommended it with my first son who had a lot of ...
Breastfeeding
Asked by M.S. from Columbus
on October 30, 2008
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My daughter is almost 10 weeks old and we are breastfeeding. While I was pregnant I decided to breast feed and I was like oh this will be so good for her and it will ...
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- Way to hang in there!!! I know exactly what you're going through - but it is sooooo much better for baby. I breastfed baby #1 for 13 mths. and baby #2 for 14 mths. ...
- I have breastfed three of my four children, and could never successfully pump. I talked to the lactation consultant and she said some women just can't pump. I would ...
- There are a million things to suggest but truly I think the best thing at this point is for you to contact a Lactation Consultant (where you delivered should have some...
Breastfeeding Woes
Asked by M.A. from Houston
on July 19, 2008
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What to do about yeast infection on the nipple while breastfeeding?
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- ...after every breastfeeding....make sure you don't put your bra on while you're still wet....Get a little sun if you can. Ask the doctor which kind of topical ointm...
- This happened to me several time while breastfeeding my 2 kids. You can actually use Miconazole topically on the nipple area (the same type to treat a vaginal yeast i...
- Both you and your child will need treatment as your baby likely has thrush in the mouth at the same time - and if both are not treated it will be passed back and forth...
Diflucan and Breastfeeding
Asked by A.O. from Seattle
on August 22, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
Sorry if the is TMI... but I have a yeast infection. YUCK! I am also still breastfeeding my 14 mo old three times a day. (Really two the third one is just...
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- I remember that my obgyn would not let me take that until I was done breast feeding. I would take to your pharmisist! he/she would know! Good Luck!
- I took some kind of systemic anti-fungal because my daughter and I had thrush while breastfeeding. It may have been diflucan. I was told they don't normally give it ...
- Hi A., I see others saying the same thing but just wanted to let you know I have taken diflucan while nursing for thrush. I took it with my older daughter when she...
Painful Breastfeeding
Asked by K.B. from Charlotte
on May 3, 2010
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I have a 13 week old who I have been breastfeeding and I cannot say it is going well but I have been sticking with it. I think that everyone's experience is so uniqu...
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- I had the SAME problem. The shooting pains were the worst and are vasospasms in the breast. They are made worse when there is a yeast infection. You and the bab...
- The best medicine to help your nipples heal is your milk itself. After each feeding and off and on throughout the day, express a little milk and rub it completely arou...
- I would recommend you have a feeding evaluation with a lactation consultant. With my second child, he had a high palate (roof of his mouth) & wouldn't extend his tongu...
Breastfeeding Help!
Asked by S.G. from Colorado Springs
on February 15, 2008
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I have been breastfeeding my new son for a month now. He is an eager eater and latches on well. However, both my nipples have been cracked since he began nursing. I am...
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- Has breastfeeding always been this painful? If so, I'd be willing to bet that the way your son is latched on is causing your nipple pain. All those things that you've ...
- Hang in there girl! I had the same problem I would cry everytime my baby nursed and I kept on putting Lanesol this kind of brand I got it from Target and it really hel...
- My nipples were extremely sore and I just about cried everytime my baby latched on but once the sucking started the pain went away and I could nurse somewhat comfortab...
Breastfeeding
Asked by F.T. from Houston
on May 16, 2008
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Any advice on babys latching on. My 3 week old son is latching on and then lets go of my breast and starts crying. Is it possible that maybe when he sucks there is so ...
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- Have you tried a different position? I had that problem, with my first child due to stess and it all being new. I had to pump and then fed from a bottle. Hope this helps.
- Call a lactation expert/consultant at your hospital! Most labor and delivery nurses are also lactation consultants. And about supplelments, get some!! I used to dri...
- I am sure everything is fine, but I would talk to a lactation consultant if I were you. My 2 week old does the exact same thing, but I have more than enough milk comi...
Breastfeeding
Asked by L.S. from Charlotte
on May 21, 2008
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So... I had my 3rd baby on May 10th. Its been 5 yrs since I've breast fed. My milk came in about a week ago today BUT im still having crazy soreness when he latches ...
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- If the pain lasts past the first week or so, then there is usually a problem with the baby's latch. You can talk to a lactation consultant, or see if your local La Lec...
- Most of my friends told me that if you can make it through the first 2-3 weeks (I know it seems like a long time to hurt), that it gets easier. I think with my daughte...
- L., I am also breastfeeding my third child and he just turned 1 year last week. I just want to reassure you that this sudden sharp pain you are feeling is completely...
Breastfeeding and Thrush
Asked by S.J. from Tampa
on August 16, 2008
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I was hoping someone out there has had thrush and cold give me some info on how to get rid of it. I have had it twice now. My daughter just turned one the end of July,...
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- Hi S., When my son and I kept trading thrush back and forth the doctor told me to put his medication on my nipples and that got rid of it for both of us. I had to put...
- S., Everyone responding about the Genitian Violet is right. The stuff is an OLD remedy, my grandma actually told me about it. I had a hard time finding it, Walgreen...
- I would definately recommend talking directly to the lactation consultant at Morton Plant. There is also a great Yahoo group put out by Morton Plant Nursing Moms and I...
Breastfeeding.... ARGGGGGHHHHH!!!! --- Sorry This Is Long
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on January 2, 2012
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My gorgeous baby girl turned a month old yesterday. She is absolutely wonderful and I can't get enough of her. I have 2 older daughters, 12 and 13, and they are thrill...
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- After feeding her, try putting your own milk on your nipples - heals it faster and better than anything. Sucking on her hands after a feeding doesn't mean she's h...
- Please please please read about Gentian Violet .. I had thrush for 3 months with my son before I finally gave up on nursing I still regret giving it up I BF my daughte...
- You're doing great and it is so wonderful that you are not giving up! When you worked with the lactation consultant, did you determine if your baby was latched on...
