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We're often asked why our Lactation Support Products don't contain Brewer's Yeast - isn't it one of the most well known milk supply increasing ingredients used?
The fact of the matter is that (as many new mums can probably relate to), yeast overgrowth (or Candida) is a very real and annoying problem and we thought mums and babies have enough 'yeasty problems' to deal with at this time without adding to it in food at the same time.
Those Damn Hormones!
The reasons new mums and babies are so susceptible to yeast overgrowth is thanks to the massive hormonal changes going on in your body at this time of life and you can be particularly at risk if you're suffering cracked nipples from breastfeeding or your bub was delivered by C-Section (with a dose of antibiotics).
Coupled with the fact too that more than 70% of pregnant women suffer a yeast infection at some point during their pregnancy (often occurring in the second or third trimester), means that many women are not starting out the road to new motherhood with the yeast balance in check.
How to Tell if Yeast Overgrowth is Affecting My Baby too?
During this time that your baby can get a yeast infection too, which then further complicated treatment - it's often a vicious cycle of recurrence between you both that no one needs at this often somewhat difficult and exhausting time.
Tell tale signs to look out for are white spots inside the mouth or on the lips, problems with gas, or nappy rash that just doesn't seem to completely go away.
It's important to ask a doctor if you suspect your baby has a yeast issue and the good news is they should be able to diagnose it quickly and easily.
Click here to read more from one of our mums to learn more about what it's like to suffer from Candida/Thrush issues.
Breaking the Yeasty Cycle
Unfortunately, yeast overgrowth isn't an isolated problem, it affects your whole body's system. While pharmaceutical treatments will kill off a yeast infection, it won't always completely resolve the problem until you've restored a healthy balance between yeast and healthy bacteria.
It's well known that the best way to prevent recurrent Candida (yeast overgrowth) is by ensuring you and your baby have a good diet, a strong, healthy immune system and intestinal tract.
Some key dietary considerations to help combat a yeast problem while breastfeeding is to ensure a healthy, balanced diet that includes some of the following recommendations:
Feel free to share this valuable resource with your mum friends, as no new mum needs these kinds of 'yeasty problems' in the delicate time of new motherhood.
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