Thrush ... Yeast infection of the mouth and throat, most common in newborns and elderly

I never knew this. If you were prone to yeast infections pre-pregnancy there is a high chance of you and your baby getting this. In the mouth it looks like patches of white 'goo'/ or scum on the baby's tongue (If severe all over mouth cavity) It can cause pain in the baby's mouth, and feedings generally become frustrating for both you and the baby.

On mommy it effects the nipples, and may not have any symptoms other than painful feedings. The painful feedings can be confusing for mommies because during the first few weeks breastfeeding is actually quite painful for many. I digress, if severe it is best to see you Doctor ASAP ... as the infection could spread into the milk ducts, which is extremely painful.

If you catch it fast enough there is a great home remedy. Take a teaspoon of baking soda (bisodium carbonate) and two tablespoons warm water. Take a cotton swab and rub it gently over your little one's tongue after every feeding!! (okay the feedings at home) Then take the same mixture and rub some of it over your nipple.

Be sure to sterilize all your bottles and pumps (if you're using them) soothers and wash all your bras in extremely hot water, and hang to dry.

Also, for the duration of the Thrush outbreak stop using lanolin creams - as the yeast loves warm moist environments. I know you're thinking that the cream is the only thing keeping you from screaming in pain, but it actually will feel better in a few days, once the infection is cleared up.

Change your breast leak pads often, and never wear the same bra two days in a row!