I second Ann's thought that this family needs to be seen by an LC as soon
as possible.

I also wonder if the baby doesn't have thrush--just treating one member
of the dyad is NOT a good idea.  Babies can be asymptomatic, although I
would suggest that this baby DOES have symptoms--unsettled at breast,
crying, pulling on and off--can be symptoms of a baby whose mouth hurts
(thrush).  Even if baby's mouth doesn't look thrushy I would be
suspicious.  And if mother was treated with diflucan--was it per Jack
Newman's protocol?  Most docs tend to underprescribe diflucan and mom
gets a little better, but when the diflucan stops, thrush comes back with
a vengeance!  

Good luck in helping this family!  No mom should be crying in pain while
she nurses!!

Warmly,
Pat Bucknell IBCLC
Mother's Helper-private practice
Avon Lake OH

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