>I have a mom who has been experiencing an increasing burning sensation
>while nursing along with sore nipples and a fussy baby.  I suspect thrush
>so I advised her to see her physician.  She asked about using gentian
>violet and I remembered a post a few days ago about it.  My question to
>you is how many times a day should this mom apply it and for how many
>days?

Lisa, Dr. Jack recommends once a day for both mom and baby and treatment is
for 3 days. It is applied with a cotton swab.

Patricia Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee
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