My 6 week old has oral thrush, Dr has given me some drops for LO and given me a weeks worth of tablets... I am still breastfeeding but my LO is not feeding as much or for as long as usual guessing its uncomfortable for him so Im worrying that he is getting enough milk, My boobs have been swollen today so Ive had to express.. Is it safe to give him this milk?? That way I can ensure he is still getting a good fed down him.
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Liz Costagliola -
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Gurgle expert Liz Costagliola says:
Hi your baby’s mouth may be a bit sore and therefore affecting his feeds, but now that you’ve started the medication, this should quickly improve. It is fine to offer him the expressed breast milk, but do keep offering him the breast. If his mouth is sore he may also refuse the bottle so it may be worth just persevering with the breast feeding.
Hope he’s back to normal soon.
Liz
Gurgle expert Liz Costagliola says:
Hi your baby’s mouth may be a bit sore and therefore affecting his feeds, but now that you’ve started the medication, this should quickly improve. It is fine to offer him the expressed breast milk, but do keep offering him the breast. If his mouth is sore he may also refuse the bottle so it may be worth just persevering with the breast feeding.
Hope he’s back to normal soon.
Liz
my lil boy was born with it, it's terrable isnt it. it does go away in about a week with those drops though but after it goes, keep puttin them on his tounge for a few more days becaus eit can come back really easily
my little one had it too and it he got some medicine (too small for tabs so dont know why your gps give tablets) but he wouldnt eat too much, try giving him the expressed milk at least you can keep an eye on what hes having xx
Thanks, How long did it take to clear up? did u keep breastfeeding during treatment? Ive got medicine drops for little one [smells like cherries] The tablets are for me to stop us passing it back and forth X
my little one had it too and it he got some medicine (too small for tabs so dont know why your gps give tablets) but he wouldnt eat too much, try giving him the expressed milk at least you can keep an eye on what hes having xx
My 6 week old has oral thrush, Dr has given me some drops for LO and given me a weeks worth of tablets... I am still breastfeeding but my LO is not feeding as much or for as long as usual guessing its uncomfortable for him so Im worrying that he is getting enough milk, My boobs have been swollen today so Ive had to express.. Is it safe to give him this milk?? That way I can ensure he is still getting a good fed down him.
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