Wash hands before touching the breasts or feeding the baby. Rinse nipples with clear water and air dry if possible after feedings. Rinse diaper area with clear water at each change and let baby's bottom air dry if possible. Do not use plastic pants or diapers. Cut refined sugars and white flour products out of your diet.
Yeast feeds on sugar.
Eat lots of garlic and olive oil for their anti-fungal properties. Avoid foods with yeast or mold in them such as cheeses, breads, and beer. If you suspect you or your baby may have thrush make sure you are taking all of the preventative measures above. In addition to these there are a few things you can do to get rid of the yeast. Do not discontinue breast feeding.