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vinegar for yeasty nipples

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1 tablespoon of vinegar in water can be used to soothe yeasty nipples when breastfeeding,
much cheaper than those creams and no adverse effect on baby

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  • Spendless
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    That's a good tip Franky. I got thrush in boob area when pregnant with youngest and still get flare-ups occasionallu. Would it work there too do you know?
  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313 Forumite
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    might be an idea to put this in marriage families board too. sure people there will appreciate it who might not see it here.
  • franky
    franky Posts: 641 Forumite
    That's a good tip Franky. I got thrush in boob area when pregnant with youngest and still get flare-ups occasionallu. Would it work there too do you know?
    will work fine
    Use of antibiotics promotes the overgrowth of yeast by killing off the ‘good’ bacteria that normally keep the yeast from multiplying too quickly.
  • Spendless
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    Thanks. Will give it a go next time problem occurs and report back :)
  • Spendless
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    Forgot to ask. Do you mean white vinegar? :)
  • franky
    franky Posts: 641 Forumite
    Forgot to ask. Do you mean white vinegar? :)
    yes :)
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