I first got thrush when I had been breastfeeding about 3 weeks. I leaked and still leak like a loose faucet and I decided to save money by buying cheap thin nursing pads. So cheap that they trapped the milk next to my skin and I developed a yeast infection on my boobs, thrush. Yes, it's just like a yeast infection in your vajayjay and it is treated about the same.
My problem was that I didn't get help as soon as I had a problem. I thought it was my latch. I thought it was not nursing enough. I didn't ask for help. By the time I got help I was literally on my knees at night crying for hours the pain was so bad. One time Audrey tried to latch and I screamed and then she screamed and we both cried for an hour. It was bad.
I ended up going to my gyn/ob for an RX for diflucan (sp?). I had to go through two rounds! I also used Grapefruit Seed Extract and coconut oil. It was a good month before it was totally gone. Don't wait! If you think you might have a problem ask for help. Ask a friend, a local La Leach League leader, heck send me an email but don't suffer to the point of quitting, besides it hurts!
Here are some links that I found very help and that I turn to, even now going through thrush for the 4 time!
Dr. Jay Gordon: Identifying Thrush and how to use Grapefruit seed extract
KellyMom: Thrush Resources
Coconut Oil for Thrush Treatment
La Leche League - Thrush
