Find out how to spot and what to do about newborn thrush… Thrush
is a common fungal infection that can affect your baby’s mouth.
It usually affects babies during their first two months. Look
for white patches on the roof of your baby’s mouth, his cheeks
and tongue. These patches don’t wipe off. Thrush is caused by
the imbalance of a fungus called Candida albicans, which occur
naturally in the vagina or intestinal tract. Your baby can pick
the fungus up in the birth canal when he’s born. The white
patches in your baby’s mouth can be sore and may bleed. Your
baby may not feel like feeding if his mouth is sore. Thrush
should clear up within a week but you’ll need to visit your
doctor. He’ll probably prescribe an oral fungal cream.