Help! Boiling PIS for Thrush/Other thrush Questions

[heidi_timms]

Hi Everyone,

Well, I think that we might have caught thrush. Has anyone every boiled their Pump In Style parts? I don't want to melt the cones or any of the parts. How long can I boil them for and should the water be a rolling boil?

I'm going to try and get in to see the ped tomorrow. Is there anything I can do in the mean time besides boil pacifiers and nipples?

Thank you!

~Heidi
Mom to Kailey Ashlin
4/27/03

[mharling]

I have boiled my PIS parts. I don't remember how long, maybe 10 minutes? It was a rolling boil.

As far as other things to do:
- Make a solution of vinegar and water to rub on your nipples & arreolas (I believe it's 50/50, but I'll double check that for you. Use cotton balls to rub it on at least a couple times a day.
- Change your bra frequently (at least once a day, more if you leak). You can also lay your bra in the sun or put it in the dryer for a little while before putting it on.
- Sun exposure for your breasts is great too if you can swing it. :)

Your ped can prescribe treatment for Kailey, but I think your dr needs to prescribe for you.

Mary & Lane 4/6/03
http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b3237413c427 - New 6/18

[C99]

I've boiled everything except the tubes for 10 minutes. You should boil everything (nipples, pacifiers) after she's used it.

You can also do a vinegar rinse on your bras, and wear a new bra everyday, put lotrimin or nystatin cream on your nipples, and take an antiobiotic or Gentian Violet.

[sntm]

i've boiled tubing, too. up to 30 min, rolling gboil, no probs.

shannon
not-even-pregnant-yet-overachiever
trying-to-conceive :)
PREGNANT! EDD 6/9/03
mama to Jack 6/6/03

[heidi_timms]

Thank you everyone! I have an appointment with the ped later on today. How long can the baby use a pacifier before boiling again? We have several pacifiers and I started her off with a fresh one this morning.

Also, is gynalotrimin okay for the baby if I put it on my nipples?

~Heidi
Mom to Kailey Ashlin
4/27/03

[mharling]

I believe it is. I remember a LC recommending this to a mom with thrush at my breastfeeding support group.

Mary & Lane 4/6/03
http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b3237413c427 - New 6/18