Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) Practice

What is a common treatment approach for mammary candida in both mother and baby?

1. Antibiotics

2. Topical ointment containing miconazole

3. Oral antifungal medication

4. Nipple ointment such as mupropion and nystatin

The correct answer is: Nipple ointment such as mupropion and nystatin

A common treatment approach for mammary candida in both mother and baby involves using a nipple ointment such as mupropion and nystatin. These ointments are effective in treating candida overgrowth on the nipples and in the baby's mouth. It is important for both mother and baby to be treated simultaneously to prevent re-infection. Antibiotics are not appropriate for treating fungal infections like candida. Topical ointments containing miconazole are more commonly used for specific fungal infections and may not be as effective for mammary candida. Oral antifungal medication is typically reserved for severe cases and is not usually the first line of treatment for mammary candida.