There's only so many things you can say about a nipple yeast infection (candidiasis). Speaking as a person who has had one, it is painful, and sucks. I was prescribed an all purpose nipple ointment, which isn't always a go-to. If your nipples have signs of a yeast infection, you will also want to check your baby's mouth. Baby's who have oral thrush can have white spots on the inside of their cheeks in their mouth, and a coated white tongue (noticeably more coated than what it looks like after they have had milk). Use washable nipple pads. Change them frequently. And get treatment. Don't wait. We want to prevent any type of infection whether it be bacterial or fungal, from worsening. Your breast health is important!
Now, for the poem. I'm not a poet, folks, but I tried. Laughter is the best medicine, right?
Nipples burning
Shooting pain
Close my eyes
Not again
Red and rashy
Hyperpigmented, flaky
Every latch I'm going crazy
White bumps
Coated tongue
Baby crying
Please be done
Itchy, scratchy
Treat this, treat that
Finally better
And got a good latch
Sept 25, 2023
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