In this blog post, I would like to give you, as a mother seeking support, some tips with which you can successfully treat a thrush infection in yourself and possibly your baby and prevent further infection.
My name is Ulrike H., and I've been working as a midwife in Berlin for 25 years. I can therefore draw on a wealth of experience gained over the past decades through various fields of midwifery.
The births and babyhood of my own two daughters, who are now grown up, have also brought me many new insights, challenges, and of course a great deal of joy and fulfillment into my personal life.
Now I would like to give you the promised information you are looking for.
First, it seems important that you get a definitive diagnosis of thrush from a midwife or doctor. Thrush symptoms often vary greatly from woman to woman, so getting a clear diagnosis is crucial.
Thrush is a yeast infection (Candida). What distinguishes this infection from other breast (areola) pains is the fact that they often only appear days, weeks, or months after birth. Other breast (areola) pains are more likely to occur at the beginning of breastfeeding. It should also be noted, however, that injuries to the nipple, e.g., due to poor latching, can promote yeast colonization. Thrush is a contagious fungal infection and a fairly common breastfeeding problem.
An untreated breast infection can lead to mastitis, milk stasis, and breast inflammation.
