Thrush Question

lba0614 · January 2014

Who would I go to if I think I have thrush? Or would I just take the baby to the pedi if I think we have thrush going on?

I heard one of the symptoms is burning nipples, and mine have been burning at random times throughout the day. Usually it doesn't last long and it's never at a specific time like during breastfeeding or anything like that.

I told DH to try to see if the baby had any white stuff in his mouth (I can't see in there due to my horrible eyesight) and DH said he thought he might have saw some white.

My nipples aren't red or anything though, and I just looked up all the symptoms of thrush and me and the baby both don't have any other symptoms except for my burning nipples and his possible white stuff in his mouth (although he had just ate, so DH could have been mistaken).

I just thought I'd ask cause I don't even know if I would go to my OB or a general practice doctor or if the baby's pedi would take care of it if we did have it.

Thanks

lba0614 · January 2014

Soozerella said:

Well you both would need to be treated. I'd go to the pedi if you aren't sure.

Yeah otherwise it would just keep passing back and forth, I just wasn't sure if whatever the pedi gave LO could treat me too or if I'll have to go see my own doctor after seeing the pedi.

If I would have to go see my own doctor, would I see my OB for that or just my general practice doctor?

mavgirl_73 · January 2014

Usually of baby is being treated the pedi can write you both a script.

BoothBaby · January 2014

I am also wondering if I have it. I plan to call the pedi in the morning as they have a nurse who is a LC.

jy725 · January 2014

My pedi said white on the tongue is normal. It would be white everywhere (gums, inside of checks, roof of mouth) if it were thrush but you should still have yours take a look.