Not only do they lower milk supply, but they can
also lead to mastitis, since the residual milk is a breeding ground for bacteria.
Not exact matches
Constant exposure
to wetness against your breasts could
lead to skin irritation and sore nipples, which can
also create an environment that will encourage the growth of yeast and bacteria, which can cause infections such as thrush and
mastitis.
It can
also lead to problems such as clogged milk ducts,
mastitis, and low milk supply.
Breastfeeding can
also lead to a number of painful complications: engorgement, plugged ducts,
mastitis, milk blisters, nipple blanching, vasospasm, and thrush,
to name a few.
The warm, moist environment is
also perfect for the growth of bacteria and yeast, which can
lead to mastitis or thrush.
Not making rest a priority can
lead to a decreased milk supply and is
also a risk factor for
MASTITIS.
A poor latch can
also lead to some of the common problems of breastfeeding such as sore nipples, breast engorgement, plugged milk ducts, and
mastitis (a breast infection).
Also, when breastmilk stays in the breast too long (due
to an improper latch), you become susceptible
to something called milk stasis, which
leads to the M word (
mastitis).