cyberbabe,
but that's vaginal thrush lei. mummyboy's condition is *probably* nipple thrush. check with gynae or doctor.
Nipple thrush
Nipple thrush (a fungal infection) may occur in the first weeks after birth but can develop at any time. Signs and symptoms include:
Severe, burning nipple pain for the entire breastfeed. Correct attachment does not alter the pain. There may be shooting or radiating pain throughout the breast
The nipples are a brighter pink than normal and may be shiny. They may, however, look normal
Breast pain, which feels like red hot needles radiating from behind the nipple toward the back
Thrush in the baby’s mouth or on the buttocks.
How to tell if your baby has thrush
Oral thrush appears as white spots in the mouth that cannot be wiped away. When it occurs around the buttocks, thrush causes red raw skin to develop.
Treating thrush – mother
Treatment includes:
- Antifungal ointments such as nystatin, clotrimazole and miconazole. These are applied to the nipple after each feed. Oral antifungal treatment such as fluconazole may also be used
- Airing the nipples or going without a bra
- Good hygiene. Wash your hands after touching your breasts or changing nappies
- Vaginal antifungal pessaries, if you also have vaginal thrush. It is advisable to consult your doctor
- Washing bras and nursing pads separately from nappies and drying in the sun where possible.
- Some mothers find it helps to reduce sugar and yeast in their diet. See your medical advisor if thrush persists.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Breastfeeding_dealing_with_nipple_problems?OpenDocument
on the other hand, if mummyboy has stopped latching a for a long time than it might not be thrush, since thrush is often infected from baby's mouth. better go see doctor to rule out possibility for breast abscess. me and sheryl kena before. very painful.