>Re: non-prescription treatment for nipple thrush. How about (after feeds):
>- baking soda solution (1 teaspoon in 1 cup water: from Bestfeeding)
I recall reading that baking soda could cause hypernatremia and could be
dangerous.  Might want to be cautious with this one.

>- dilute tea tree oil: a couple of drops in one third cup water (watch for
>irritation of the nipples) [is tea tree oil available in the US?]

This is available in the US, sold by mulitlevel distributors (for anyone who
is interested, I'd be happy to e-mail the product info privately).  I have
asked a local seller repeatedly for any information from a peer reviewed
journal on safety and/or effectiveness.  I have yet to see any.  Is there
any information in Australia from Journals on safety or effectiveness?



Linda Pohl, IBCLC
Phoenix, Arizona USA
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