XP: ? for moms who nursed while pregnant

mrsain1105

Also posted on the breastfeeding board.

Has anyone dealt with thrush while pregnant?  DD had her 15 month checkup today and she has thrush for the first time ever.  The doc gave me one prescription to give to her orally and another to put on my nipples.  However, the one for my nipples is class C for pregnancy.  I have my first OB appt Monday, but I'm going in tomorrow for a GYN appt because I think I'm getting a UTI (yeah, I'm having a fantastic week), so I'll ask then, but I'm just wondering if anyone has expereince with this and what you did.  Thanks

Sarah&JoeinSC

I haven't dealt with thrush, but I am wondering if the med for your nipples is something that could sometimes be taken orally?  Like, it may be class C if it goes through your body, but topically it may not affect the fetus?  That's just a thought, but definitely consult your doctor.  What is the name of the medication?

mrsain1105

Nystatin.  Evidently its also used for diaper rash.  Its an anti-fungal.

crackerjackprinter

I never did have thrush, but thought I did.  I took diflucan and had a bad hives reaction.  You could try GrapefruitSEED extract and probiotics to boost your body's ability to fight the fungus.  GL!

(info on kellymom.com is really good for treatment)

mrsain1105

Thanks ladies.  The nurse I saw today said the topical Nystatin was fine.  Hopefully I'll only need to use it for a couple of days.