Episode 30 What to Do About Thrush
Being armed with the right information is half the battle when dealing with any medical condition, especially when you are experiencing new symptoms when breastfeeding as a new mother. More often than not, the medical condition thrush is typically misdiagnosed in breastfeeding as being another medical condition, or can be waived off as a simple rash by healthcare providers. It is extremely important to know what thrush is, how it manifests during breastfeeding, and what to look for so you can have all the information you need to understand if what you are experiencing is in fact thrush so you can approach your healthcare provider prepared.
On today’s episode we go over everything you need to know about thrush so you know how to indicate whether you are experiencing thrush and when to contact a healthcare provider. As well as the best treatments for thrush that are the most effective in alleviating the symptoms and pain.
Tune in to hear a quick episode with a ton of useful information that could help you understand thrush better!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Why is thrush usually misdiagnosed?
What is thrush?
How is thrush diagnosed?
What to do when you have thrush?
Historical treatments that are no longer recommended
Natural treatments for thrush
Prescription treatments for thrush
Contagiousness of thrush
Is it fine to use the milk expressed during thrush?
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