Controlling and Preventing Baby Yeast Infection
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.
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This article is based on the book, "Yeast Infection No More" by Linda Allen. Linda is an author, researcher,
nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated her life to creating the ultimate holistic yeast infection
solution guaranteed to permanently cure the root of candida and dramatically improve the overall quality of your
life, naturally, without the use prescription medication and without any side effects. Learn more by visiting her
website: http://yeastinfectionnomore.com
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