Mastitis
What is mastitis and how can
I avoid it?
● Contact your Obstetrician so the correct antibiotic is ordered for your infection.
● Mastitis is a general term covering inflammation
or infection in the breast. It can occur when a duct is blocked, after a
cracked nipple or some trauma to the breast. If your breast is sore, with
perhaps a patch of red skin, and you feel feverish and ill, please contact
your doctor.
● Mastitis is easily treated, but left untreated
can be serious. Keep feeding from the affected breast; good drainage of
the ducts will help the treatment.
● Pay careful attention to positioning, do not massage
your breasts and feed frequently enough to avoid over-full breasts.
● It’s also important to ensure your bra is comfortable.
More iPhone Apps By
Midwife Cath
