When you stop breastfeeding suddenly like this you should also check your breasts regularly
for signs of mastitis.
Watch
for signs of mastitis.
Not exact matches
Be on the alert
for signs and symptoms
of mastitis (redness on the breast, flu - like symptoms, fever, tenderness that is unresolved).
Nonetheless, it can be easily managed by following the tips above and keeping an eye out
for signs of more serious issues, like blocked ducts and
mastitis.
While emptying the affected breast can help with
mastitis, antibiotics are your best line
of defense if symptoms last
for more than 12 to 24 hours, one
sign your
mastitis is caused by a bacterial infection and won't clear up on its own.
At the first
sign of mastitis, it is important to relieve any engorgement with frequent feeds / expressing with massage and breast compression
for thorough breast drainage.
These are all
signs of mastitis, a common issue
for nursing moms.