MASTITIS

Mastitis can occur most frequently in lactating women who:

1. Have cracked or blistered nipples.

2. Have clogged ducts that are not relieved.

3. There is sudden high levels of stress such as returning to work or anything that leads to change in normal daily routine.

SYMPTOMS:

• Sudden flu like symptoms

• Fever & chills

• Red, painful lump in one or both breast

• Extreme tiredness

Remedy:

* Continue to breastfeed and pump at least every 3 hours.

* Applying moist heat before feeding (shower or compress)

* Correct positioning and deepening the latch

* Gentle massage and compress during a feeding

* Hand express or pump for relief or after feeding, if needed.

* Ice pack after feeding.

* Most OBGYN physicians will prescribe antibiotics.

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