Baby yeast infection (baby thrush) is typically without consequence, although its symptoms may be very uncomfortable for the baby concerned. It is a type of yeast infection found mostly in babies of two months or even younger. However, older children may be affected as well.
Yeast infection in babies does not have many symptoms. Thrush in a baby usually shows up as white or gray coagulation lacing the tongue and oral mucosal surfaces. Behavior is where the first and most evident signs of baby yeast infection are to be found. Also, for a baby in this case, the pacifier will probably get spat out. A baby suffering from this infection may change and be irritable, frustrated and annoyed, above all when feeding.
Different yeast pathogens are usually present in everyone's body in tiny doses, whereas yeast can reproduce itself very fast in a body that is infected. For example, up to one woman in five when pregnant can suffer from excessive production of yeast. During pregnancy or at time of birth, through the birth canal, women in this condition can pass the infection to their infant. Babies typically have a weak immune system; they can be affected by this condition because of these triggering aspects.
Babies can also be infected with yeast because of the following conditions:
1. Antibiotics treatment. Antibiotics interfere with the function of the immune system and encourage excessive candida growth.
2. The use of dirty bottles or pacifiers.
3. Breastfeeding when the mother has a yeast infection.
4. Warmness or humidity in the weather.
To begin with, baby yeast infection is usually harmless. However, poor feeding and poor hydration are side effects that can give cause for concern. In the first phase of infection, notable side effects are often discomfort and problems in sucking or swallowing for the baby. In advanced phases, yeast infection for babies can follow down though the digestive system to bring on diaper rash. More than this, complications associated with baby thrush ection may provoke high fever and therefore immediate medical attention.
The mutual infection by breastfeeding of the mother and her baby is yet another problem which is also related to baby thrush. This can be very painful for the mother and weaning too soon is often the result.
Yeast infection in babies will often disappear by itself without requiring further medical action. However, if pain and poor feeding are the result of baby thrush, parents are advised to see a pediatrician for the right solution.
In any case, a holistic / alternative yeast infection treatment is strongly indicated in the case of recurring infection. In the general case, prevention is better than cure for yeast infection in babies. Some lactation consultants recommend keeping nipples rinsed and dry all the time as yeast is favoured by moisture, and in particular, rinsing the nipples before feeding. Many physicians and paraprofessionals recommend that the pacifier and the bottle nipple are sterilized before use.
For babies, modest amounts of non-gluten grains such as amaranth and quinoa can be given. Other than that, I recommend the elimination of candida-provoking foods from your baby's food plan (for instance, take out all refined carbohydrates and gluten grains).
It is also a good idea to reduce or eliminate red meat, food which is preserved and canned, fruit (other than cranberries, lemons and limes), mold-favoring vegetables such as corn, foods rich in yeast such as mushrooms and vinegar (Apple Cider Vinegar excepted), dairy produce (above all from cow's milk; goat's milk and sheep's milk produce can however be given in moderation), caffeine and whites of egg.
Giving your children anti-Candida and cleansing foods, and simultaneously supplementing their intake with vitamins and minerals to boost the immune system, including a daily dose of probiotics, is my second recommendation.
A considerable positive change in condition of your baby's yeast infection can be accomplished just by these actions on their own.
Linda Allen is a medical researcher, certified nutritionist, health consultant and author of the #1 best-selling e-book, "Yeast Infection No More- Open The Door To a Yeast Infection Free Life". Linda has written dozens of holistic health articles and has been featured in ezines and print magazines, as well as on hundreds of websites worldwide.
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