Question
Is baby okay if they have oral thrush?
10 March 2024. Related: All topics, Children, Complications and coinfections.
Hi my baby got oral thrush he is on nevirapine and I am taking my drugs. is he safe he is seven weeks?
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
Congratulations on having a baby.
Yes baby is safe. Oral thrush is a common infection in babies.
How is baby being fed? Thursh can be passed on via breastfeeding – you can continue to breastfeed while taking treatment for thrush.
Thrush is identified in your breast when you can notice pain in both breasts after breastfeeding, when previously there was none.
Has baby now started treatment for thrush?
Josh.
Hi Joan, the thrush needs to be treated and managed by the clinic. I am sorry that this is too complicated to answer online because a doctor or nurse needs to physically see your baby and these symptoms.
Hello, my baby is now 9 months she has oral thrush and I take my medication well. Can I continue breastfeeding or and she comfortably breastfeeds and eats without crying