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Subject:	Re: thrush during pregnancy
From:	Laura Spitzfaden <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Tue, 29 May 2012 19:33:23 -0400
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She could try virgin coconut oil topically.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17651080

There are also some claims that taking internally works but I am not sure there is adequate science to back that up.

http://www.candida-health.com/coconut-oil.html

It is a healthy food, so it should be okay to try.  I have read that, in order to avoid die-off symptoms and possible gastro-symptoms, you should start with a couple of teaspoons and slowly work up to 4 tablespoons a day.

Laura Spitzfaden, LLLL, IBCLC

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