Guest guest Posted August 11, 1999 Report Share Posted August 11, 1999 Very interesting! When my baby was 1 month old, I was breastfeeding along with pumping/bottle feeding and some formula. She developed a really nasty case of oral yeast infection. I was wondered about whether it came from me or the bottles. I, however, have supposedly never had a vaginal yeast infection. I have never tried any of the OTC antifungals, nor any prescription antifungals - not wanting to " treat " something that wasn't there. My question though remains in my mind, perhaps I do have a yeast infection, on that requires further diagnosics/microscopic exams as several of you found. Thanks, Ora. Barb (Denver) taurusryc@... wrote: > From: taurusryc@... > > I found an interesting site regarding yeast and breast feeding. It also contains some > other information regarding how yeast infections are spread. > > Ora > > See http://onhealth.com/ch1/columnist/item,37173.asp > > " Yeast are ubiquitous. Although > mankind has successfully wiped out > smallpox, we are unlikely ever to get rid of > the pesky yeast known as Candida > albicans. Because yeast are everywhere, > just about every other organism has > developed its own unique defense system > against them. In fact, most of our modern > anti-yeast medications, such as Nystatin > and Gentian violet, are derived from > nature's own defense systems found in > bacteria and plants. I'll bet most of you > didn't know those medications were really > natural. > The best defense is a healthy immune > system. A healthy diet, plenty of rest, > exercise, fresh air and finding healthy ways > to deal with stress are all important. > Anything that interferes with immune > function predisposes us to yeast. People > with HIV infection, for example, can > develop severe yeast infections that resist > the most powerful medications. Because of > the association between weakened > immunity and serious yeast infections, > modern doctors often suggest some tests of > the immune system to make sure > everything is working. > However, even the healthiest > among us can succumb to these > microscopic critters. And once > they're in your system, they tend to be all > over your system. Mothers who have > vaginal yeast infections may well harbor > yeast on their breasts as well. Yeast on > breasts is obviously easily transmitted to > babies' mouths and from there to their > intestines and diaper area. > To eradicate the infection, the best bet > is to treat all sites simultaneously. > Remember Dad, too! He may be harboring > a sub-clinical infection (one with no > symptoms) in his genital area, and > re-infecting mom. " > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 1999 Report Share Posted August 11, 1999 Yes, interesting to me too. When I had my daughter, (YEARS ago) she as an infant also had thrush, and I nursed. Never made a connection. To this day (and she's 35) she still ocassionally gets thrush. I can't recall whether or not at the time if I had a vaginal yeast infection (probably did). Then again even if I didn't, (which means my system was strong enough not to have symptoms,) I suppose you can have still it around the nipple area. I've got to warn her as NOW she's pregnant. and planning on nursing too. Dee~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 I read this on Dominie's fibro newsletter and thought I'd pass it along for anyone who wanted the info. I wasn't sure if I should leave Dominie's email addy intact or not. If I shouldn't have, I'm sorry. hugs, Sundra " My chiropractor's receptionist told me how to check yourself for yeast: Keep a glass of water by your bed when you go to sleep. On awaking make a lot of saliva in your mouth and spit into the glass, if the saliva gets stringy then you have the yeast infection. Mine did! Best part: " No doctor visit for this!!!! " [NOTE FROM DOMINIE: Now, what do you do if you have yeast overgrowth (candida). I am not a doctor, but I have heard of a few things that may help: 1. Three Lac (on the net); 2. Caprylic acid (health food store); 3. The immune product I take has something in it that addresses candida (please write me for info: dom@...); 4. Cut out sugar and refined carbohydrates.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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