Thrush is a fungal infection caused by candida albicans. Thrush can cause white spots or spots on the tongue or other places in the mouth. It looks like a white layer across the tongue or on the inside of the mouth. You will not be able to get rid of this white layer. It mainly occurs in newborn breastfed babies under 6 weeks of age. The baby is usually infected through the mother's nipple. Thrush can also be transmitted during birth, through the teat or through a finger with fungus on it. Adults carry thrush, but usually experience no symptoms. Thrush is generally harmless and will go away on its own. However, the thrush must be treated in case of severe symptoms.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Which symptoms can I expect if my baby has thrush?","content":"
Your baby usually won\u2019t have any symptoms if he or she has thrush. However, your baby may drink more restlessly, or release your nipple more often. Some babies have more symptoms as a result of thrush, such as:<\/p>\n
Mothers can also suffer from thrush. For example, you may suffer from sore nipples, because the fungus is on your nipples.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"What can I do myself if my baby has thrush?","content":"
Good hygiene is especially important if your baby has thrush. Before you breastfeed, it\u2019s best to:<\/p>\n
The fungus will go away fastest with dry and clean skin and dry and clean nipples. It\u2019s therefore best to do the following once you\u2019ve breastfed:<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also advisable to thoroughly boil teats and bottle teats on a daily basis to kill bacteria and to guarantee optimal levels of hygiene. Also keep the teats and bottles in a dry and clean place.<\/p>\n
And finally, it\u2019s important to regularly wash your hands. Especially wash your hands after going to the toilet and after changing your baby’s nappy. We\u2019d also recommend washing your hands before feeding your baby.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"When should I go and see the doctor if my baby has thrush?","content":"
Thrush will go away on its own in most babies. However, we recommend contacting your GP if any of the following applies to your baby:<\/p>\n
Your GP will then further investigate the symptoms with you and your child. Medication can then be prescribed if necessary. This is usually given in the form of a cream.<\/p>\n"}],"original_post_id":"2_108","disable_sync":false},"yoast_head":"\n