Isn't there something about eating yogurt while on antibiotics?

NewLerma

I've heard that it helps keep away yeast infections or something like that and Belly has a bad rash, but its not by her butt. I'm going to take her with me to Gabe's appt tomorrow but in the mean time should I give her yogurt since she's on an antibiotic right now or is it too late for that to work?

Mrs.Carlybella

no it helps!  the reason you are at higher risk for yeast infections on antibiotics is b/c there is good bacteria down there that keep things healthy, but accidentally get killed off by the antibiotics.

 the same strain of bacteria in the vagina is used to culture yogurt, so it can help to replenish the good suckers!

jeng329

Yes, the yogurt put the good bacteria into your system. 

I always give M yogurt when we start antibiotics, but it can't hurt to try now.  

NewLerma

Thanks ladies!

kellyperk85

I had no idea about this!  Good to know!

IncubusChic619

Mrs.Carlybella:

no it helps!  the reason you are at higher risk for yeast infections on antibiotics is b/c there is good bacteria down there that keep things healthy, but accidentally get killed off by the antibiotics.

 the same strain of bacteria in the vagina is used to culture yogurt, so it can help to replenish the good suckers!

I just read this to FI & his responce was...

I knew all that, but when you word it that way...THAT'S GROSS

LOL

AngieandTony

You can also take probiotics which are sold in most grocery stores

NewLerma

AngieandTony:

You can also take probiotics which are sold in most grocery stores

But is that something that Belle can have?

cluk3510

The yogurt really works. Some antibiotics kill all bacteria even the good ones, so yogurt with pro-biotics help to replace the bacteria the antibiotics are killing. DD was on antibiotics for a cold and got a bad yeast infection and the pedi recommended yogurt in addition to the prescription diaper cream. I would give your DD the yogurt. Hope the appointment goes well tomorrow.

pjchick10

I'm so glad I found this post.  DH took DS to his 9 month appt on Monday and he was put on antibiotics for an ear infection.  Dr. said to give him yogurt everyday for lunch as long as he's on meds but DH didn't ask why.  I've been giving it to him but at least now I know why. 

 

By the way, there are probiotics for kids.  We have been giving it to DS since he was 2 months old for tummy troubles.  It's Culturelle for Kids.  I usually get it at Walgreens or Target but I also found it at drugstore.com cheaper and I think it had free shipping.