68 | Breastfeeding Q&A: Comfort Nursing, Thrush That Won’t Go Away, and What to Do
BREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch PainShow Notes
Breastfeeding Challenges: Comfort Nursing and Persistent Thrush In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence podcast, host Jaimie Zaki, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and mom of five, answers two common community questions: “What should I do if my baby uses me as a pacifier?” and “My baby has white patches on her tongue, the doctor says it’s thrush, but it won’t go away — what now?” Jaimie breaks down the difference between nutritive and non-nutritive sucking, when and how pacifiers can be helpful, and how to know when “comfort nursing” is actually a red flag for oral dysfunction. She also clears up confusion between “milk tongue” and true thrush, shares what persistent thrush really means, and explores the role of gut health in recovery. With practical tips, mindset shifts, and encouragement, this episode helps you feel less alone while navigating frustrating breastfeeding struggles.
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Timestamps:00:00 Introduction & Podcast Welcome01:06 November Updates & Breastfeeding Community01:50 Comfort Nursing vs. Pacifier Use06:09 Baby Thrush Concerns Explained06:37 Breastfeeding Resource Library07:18 Thrush vs. Milk Tongue: Getting a Proper Diagnosis11:20 Final Thoughts & Support Options12:06 Conclusion & Call to Action
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