Breastfeeding mamas SAVE THIS! 💛 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!
🍃 lecithin capsules
🍃 cabbage leaves
🍃Body Ice Women heat/cold packs
🍃hot shower
🍃antibiotics
🍃massaging the blocked duct
🍃heat on the breast prior to feeds, ice packs after
🍃keep feeding/expressing from the affected breast
🍃drain the boob (pump after feeds)
🍃while feeding our bubs chin towards the blocked duct
🍃keep feeding on the affected side
🍃physios can do a a special ultrasound to break up the blocked duct
🍃Qiara breastfeeding probiotic
🍃massage and lumps on your breasts under a hot shower
🍃poke root
🍃drink 2 litres of water a day
🍃avoid tight bras
🍃change feeding position- eg feed laying down
🍃vibrator over the lump
🍃rest rest rest
SO many amazing tips and hints!! Head to our beautiful For Mamas section to find some gorgeous mama essentials
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