According to the Mayo Clinic, mastitis is a painful infection of breast tissue, which can be caused by a blocked milk duct or bacteria entering the breast. (babygaga.com)
«Parents have to remember to speak up for their right as expressing breast milk isn't just about feeding their infants,» Castillo says, «not expressing or breastfeeding regularly can cause complications such as low supply, clogged ducts and mastitis, a serious infection of the breast tissue.» (romper.com)
What it is: Mastitis is an inflammation and infection of breast tissue that can lead to redness, swelling and warmth in the infected part of the breast. (rachelsremedy.com)