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Tips for preventing/helping Mastitis

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Tips for preventing/helping Mastitis

Breastfeeding mamas SAVE THIS! šŸ’› The other day on my instagram stories I mentioned I had mastitis (same point after birth I got it with Elle and then had a few bouts of it)

I asked for your tips on how to prevent and/or soothe it. Sooo many amazing tips from so many of you beautiful people! So I’ll pop the answers below so we can all benefit! Don’t you love this community!

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šŸƒ lecithin capsules

šŸƒ cabbage leaves

šŸƒBody Ice Women heat/cold packs

šŸƒhot shower

šŸƒantibiotics

šŸƒmassaging the blocked duct

šŸƒheat on the breast prior to feeds, ice packsĀ  Ā  Ā  after

šŸƒkeep feeding/expressing from the affected breast

šŸƒdrain the boob (pump after feeds)

šŸƒwhile feeding our bubs chin towards the blocked duct

šŸƒkeep feeding on the affected side

šŸƒphysios can do a a special ultrasound to break up the blocked duct

šŸƒQiara breastfeeding probiotic

šŸƒmassage and lumps on your breasts under a hot shower

šŸƒpoke root

šŸƒdrink 2 litres of water a day

šŸƒavoid tight bras

šŸƒchange feeding position- eg feed laying down

šŸƒvibrator over the lump

šŸƒrest rest rest

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SO many amazing tips and hints!! Head to our beautiful For Mamas section to find some gorgeous mama essentialsĀ 


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