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Mastitis is inflammation of the breast (blocked milk ducts) that creates a red and hot-to-touch area causing intense sensitivity and pain. It can also progress to body aches and a fever. If mastitis develops, you may require oral antibiotics and in severe cases, IV antibiotics in hospital.
If you treat it quickly, you can relieve symptoms within 24 hours. However, it’s important to get to the root cause of mastitis because it can reoccur, especially if you are experiencing persistent breastfeeding challenges. This is where a lactation consultant is vital.
Yes! This starts with making sure your baby is latching correctly and adequately draining the breast at each feed. It’s also important to note that mastitis can occur at any stage of your feeding journey, particularly when your baby drops a feed or you’re weaning.
Telltale visual signs of mastitis are a red patch on the breast that’s hard (it feels like a lump) and hot to touch.
You must keep breastfeeding if you have mastitis, this is one of the treatment methods. However, extra feeding and expressing is not necessary and will likely create further inflammation.