Controlling and Preventing Baby Yeast Infection
Sunday, May 4th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed
by Linda Allen
Yeast infection in babies (baby thrush) is normally without danger,
although its symptoms may be very distressful for the baby affected. It is
a kind of Candida infection occurring mainly in babies two months old
or less. Nevertheless, older children may be impacted 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.
Yeast infection in infants can also be triggered by the following
conditions: 1. Antibiotics treatment. Antibiotics favor excessive candida
growth by hampering the function of the immune system. 2. Using dirty
bottles or pacifiers. 3. Breastfeeding by a mother infected with yeast.
4. Ambient warm or humid weather.
First of all, there are typically no veritable consequences in the
Candida infection of a baby. However, secondary effects of dehydration and
poor feeding can be reasons for concern. In the first phase of
infection, obvious secondary effects are often distress and problems that the
baby has in sucking or swallowing. In advanced stages, yeast infection
for babies can move through the intestines to cause diaper rash.
Additionally, complications linked to Candida infection may lead to high fever
requiring immediate medical attention.
The mutual infection by breastfeeding of the mother and her baby is yet
another problem which is also related to yeast infection in babies.
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 yeast infection for a baby, parents are advised to see a
pediatrician for the right solution.
In general and for a recurring infection, a holistic / alternative
treatment is strongly indicated. Overall, for baby thrush, prevention is
better than cure. Some lactation consultants suggest keeping nipples
rinsed and dry all the time as yeast likes moisture, and specifically,
rinsing the nipples before feeding. Many physicians and paraprofessionals
give recommendations that both the pacifier and the bottle nipple
undergo sterilization 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.
My further recommendation is to give your children anti-Candida and
cleansing foods, at the same time supplementing their intake with vitamins
and minerals that strengthen the immune system, including a daily dose
of probiotics.
Just taking these precautions can lead to a huge positive change in
your infant’s yeast infection condition.
Linda Allen is a health consultant and author of the #1 best-selling
e-book (www.yeastinfectionnomore.com/index2.html) Yeast Infection
No More . To Learn More About Baby Yeast Infection Visit:
(www.yeastinfectionadvice.com/baby-yeast-infection.html) Baby
Yeast Infection
Technorati Tags: baby yeast infection rash, baby yeast rash, rash yeast infection, yeast infections babies
Related Tags: No Tags
Possible Related Posts
