preventing thrush (advice needed)

kat81again2

Hi all, 

I had thrush once before and it lasted two months, so I'm pretty determined not to get it again. I think I have an infection from my son's recent bite and I might need to take antibiotics. Taking antibiotics for something unrelated is what got me thrush the first time around (I'm the type of person to get a vaginal yeast infection a large percentage of the time that I take antibiotics.)

Anyhow, I would like a reminder on the steps I can take to prevent thrush, particularly with regard to diet. I love sweets and bread but I plan on avoiding them while on antibiotics. Any other tips in this regard? Should I cut out pasta? I will also eat yogurt. Let me know what else I should be doing. I work so I can't have my nipples hang out in the air but any tips with nipple care are helpful (esp things I can do in the evenings at home.) 

Thanks! 

ETA: oops, meant to post this to the BF board but feel free to chime in! :-) 

mamaholmes2010

Hi- we just got over this a couple of weeks ago:

1) Take a probiotic (I like the New Chapter All Flora from Whole Foods; its in the cooler case in the vitamin section)

2) No flour/no sugar

3) Definitely eats yogurt and look for one with active cultures; such as Chobani or Activia

4) Use lotrimin cream on your nipples after each feeding

5) If LO uses a paci, change it and sterilize after each feeding

6) Wipe down LO's toys that have been chewed on (if possible) once per day using clorox or lysol

HTH and good luck!

lulu3061

The only thing I will add is Grapefruit Seed Extract. Take the capsule form once s day while on the antibiotics. There is more info on Dr. Newman's site...the all purpose nipple ointment guy.