So frustrated
So my newborn almost definitely has oral thrush. I had initially thought it was just milk tongue but when he yawned earlier I can see its also on his throat. I phoned the maternity triage number but the automated message said if its an urgent issue press two (which to me, oral thrush isn't?) and for non urgent enquiries contact your GP (its Saturday??) So I went to the pharmacy but they cant treat babies younger than 3 months for thrush. So i phoned back triage and just pressed 2 anyway. But they cant help with issues relating to baby, only me. They said i have to call NHS24. But I really, really dont want to do that because I know they'll send me to the hospital and thats the last place I want an 8 day old baby unless absolutely necessary.
I get the midwife in tomorrow but my boobs are already starting to hurt so I dread to think what they'll be like by then 😭😭
Anyone else just completely frustrated and at a loss by the lack of support for parents of newborns? 🫠🫠
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Do you not have an out of hours GP you can get through to? x
NHS24 can send you to an out of hours GP. They’re generally based in the hospital but not in the emergency department. If you’re concerned and don’t want to wait until Monday I’d give them a ring. They will be extra cautious with babies and might help you find a separate waiting area, it won’t hurt to ask.
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