Tips for preventing/helping Mastitis
Breastfeeding mamas SAVE THIS! š 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 Iāll pop the answers below so we can all benefit! Donāt you love this community!
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š lecithin capsules
š cabbage leaves
šBody Ice Women heat/cold packs
šhot shower
šantibiotics
šmassaging the blocked duct
šheat on the breast prior to feeds, ice packsĀ Ā Ā after
škeep feeding/expressing from the affected breast
šdrain the boob (pump after feeds)
šwhile feeding our bubs chin towards the blocked duct
škeep feeding on the affected side
šphysios can do a a special ultrasound to break up the blocked duct
šQiara breastfeeding probiotic
šmassage and lumps on your breasts under a hot shower
špoke root
šdrink 2 litres of water a day
šavoid tight bras
šchange feeding position- eg feed laying down
švibrator over the lump
šrest rest rest
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