Not exact matches
So now you might be thinking «Okay this is all great, but I think I have
mastitis so what
do I
do about it?»
We understand
about being worried that the antibiotics might be transmitted in the breast milk and affect the baby, but the type of antibiotics prescribed
do not usually cause any issues for the baby — and not completing the antibiotics increase your chances to get
mastitis again if it was due to an infection.
At least half of new mothers who develop
mastitis don't need antibiotics.1 There also is reason to be cautious
about multiple rounds of antibiotics.
I really
did not know
about any of the common difficulties ie:
mastitis, latching problems, failure to thrive, etc..
You might think that my brothers
did not want to hear all that much
about my breast - feeding issues, yet they were very supportive when I experienced
mastitis.
She didn't experience
mastitis until nursing her youngest child, and recently posted the photo below featuring her inflamed breast to raise awareness
about the condition.
Even if you have a mild case of
mastitis that resolves quickly, it's important to talk with a lactation consultant or other breastfeeding specialist
about how effectively your baby is nursing, so the problem doesn't crop up again.