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Mastitis is the last thing you’ll want to deal with when you have a newborn on your hands! Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help you avoid the problem. First, we will explain what exactly mastitis is and how you can prevent and treat it.
Mastitis is the inflammation of breast tissue that sometimes involves an infection.
Mastitis treatment might involve:
Disclaimer: The information on our site is NOT medical advice for any specific person or condition. It is only meant as general information. If you have any medical questions and concerns about your child or yourself, please contact your health provider. Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for babies. It is important that, in preparation for and during breastfeeding, mothers eat a healthy, balanced diet. Combined breast- and bottle-feeding in the first weeks of life may reduce the supply of a mother's breastmilk and reversing the decision not to breastfeed is difficult. If you do decide to use infant formula, you should follow instructions carefully.
