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Candida

Why Do Babies Get Thrush in Their Mouth? – Facts Every Parent Should Know

by Ann Marie Bantigue
Why do babies get thrush in their mouth?

Thrush or white tongue can appear in newborn babies for the first few weeks or months after birth. This is caused by Candida, a yeast infection that thrives in the mouth. Sometimes due to prolonged sucking, the lining in a baby’s mouth also gets … Read more

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