It seems to me, Heidi, that the LC might have looked at thrush as a possible
problem.  You should refer to the LC series on Candidiasis, and also to Ruth
Lawrence's text, which states that there need be no overt symptoms in the
infant's mouth for thrush to be present. She discusses this extensively. Has
the mother been exposed to antibiotics?

I see SO much thrush here that I am developing a packet of information,
handouts, copies, etc...to give to people..to say "Here, Read this, and THEN
call me ....and we'll talk."  I could spend hours a day on the phone
counseling people about this.

K

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