Breastfeeding and Diflucan for Thrush Treatment

Breastfeeding and Diflucan treatments are quite common among breastfeeding moms for thrush treatment. While Diflucan (also called fluconazole) does appear in breast milk, that is exactly where we want it.

It's most common used to treat a Candida yeast infection in the ducts and nipples of a woman’s breasts. Your baby will obviously get some, but since this drug is now being prescribed for use in babies for the treatment of thrush, it is obviously fine for your sweetie too!

There have been no reported complications to babies who were exposed to Diflucan in the breast milk. Although some doctors may tell mothers they must stop breastfeeding if they are taking Diflucan, there is really no support for that advice. According to recognized breastfeeding expert, Dr. Jack Newman, the benefits of breastfeeding probably outweigh any negative side effects.

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Avoid Future Yeast Infections

So to avoid future yeast infections, I introduced plain yogurt to her and we both ate it daily. The active cultures in the yogurt seemed to really cut down on future infections.

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