persistent yeast - thrush info needed post

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Hi Jaye1. Treat Mom: Diflucan (fluconazole) 400 mg orally day one followed by 200mg perday for 28 days. Then 150 mg/week prophylaxis to prevent recurrence.

2. Treat baby: Diflucan (fluconazole) suspension: 6mg/kg kg oral suspension via dropper first dose

followed by 3 mg/kg/day for two weeks.3. Use HOT washer and HOT dryer

4. Iron bra daily to kill yeast if bra cannot be washed5. Add one cup vinegar to wash

6. Be vigilant about handwashing after contacting breast, diaper changes. Use paper towels to dry hands, not shared towels.

7. Use paper towels as changing pad so it can be thrown away each change.8. Boil any plastic coming in contact with breast or baby's mouth daily (cover with water, bring to boil, boil 5 min) such as pump parts, any bottles, etc.

9. If still recurrent, consider treating Dad: Diflucan (fluconazole) 400 mg orally day one followed by 200mg perday for 28 days.

 HTH!Marie Farver