Expressing with thrush????

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June 3rd, 2010, 05:24 PM
willow5

Expressing with thrush????

Hi There, just wondering if thrush lives in the breast milk? I'm currently treating myself and DS for thrush and was wondering if I can express and store the milk or if it's best not to until the evil yeast is under control?

TIA for any advice!
June 3rd, 2010, 08:23 PM
Kmn

kellymom.com :: Q&A: Preventing Thrush
I wouldn't unless you really had to!
June 3rd, 2010, 09:02 PM
*Infinity*

When I had nipple thrush I continued to express and give DS the milk - no problems there. Breast milk can actually really help treat the thrush too and its such a waste to let that liquid gold go to waste. I say use it!
June 5th, 2010, 01:45 PM
MantaRay

Willow, it is fine to express and give the EBM when you have thrush. However to prevent re-infection, it is important to sterilise your pump and everything that goes into your baby's mouth at this time - eg teats, dummy, toys, no need to sterilise your nipples LOL!
June 5th, 2010, 09:55 PM
willow5

Thanks girls!

MantaRay..lol... ouch...yeah might give the boiling of my nipples a miss:lol:

Great link Kmn:thumbsup:

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