I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Maternal Candidiasis? Is Maternal Candidiasis safe for nursing mother and child? Does Maternal Candidiasis extracts into breast milk? Does Maternal Candidiasis has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Maternal Candidiasis influence milk supply or can Maternal Candidiasis decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

- DrLact safety Score for Maternal Candidiasis is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Maternal Candidiasis may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Maternal Candidiasis may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Maternal Candidiasis low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Maternal Candidiasis We suggest monitoring child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to dosage.
- Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.
Nipple candida dermatitis usually accompany candida vaginitis, and/or oral, or perianal candida infection. Also after treatment with steroids or antibiotics. Mother, partner and child must be treated. Thoroughly cleansing of artificial nipples and sucking devises have to be ensured. Use of pacifiers is discouraged for breastfeeding infants. If topical treatment fails, then try systemic Fluconazole.
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