the 5-minute mastitis guide
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prevention and care of human mastitisTRANSCRIPT
THE FIVE MINUTE MASTITIS GUIDE
What it is
Why it happens
How to deal with it
WHAT?
Mastitis occurs in a breastfeeding mother when one or more milk ducts become clogged. Symptoms include pain, heat, and redness at the site, as well as exhaustion and flu or fever-like symptoms.
WHEN YOU GOOGLE MASTITIS You get a lot of this…
COWS ARE MAMMALS TOO! Mastitis is not just a people problem…
MASTITIS IS NO LAUGHING MATTER…- 10% of breastfeeding
moms affected- Could be up to 33%- Usually within first 3
months of childbirth- Can occur up to 2 yrs
after childbirth
OUCH!
WHY? Why does Mastitis happen?
TWO TYPES OF MASTITIS
Non-infectious (Milk Stasis)
Infectious (Bacterial)
NON-INFECTIOUS MASTITIS(MILK STASIS)
Thought to occur when the breast is not adequately drained
Plugged ducts Engorgement Constriction of breast tissue Infrequent feedings
If left untreated, may lead to infectious mastitis
INFECTIOUS MASTITIS(BACTERIAL) Staphylococcus areus is the bacteria
most commonly associated with mastitis
Streptococcus – rarely involved
INFECTIOUS MASTITISRISKS INCLUDE: Breast trauma Eczema Cesarean birth Antibiotic administration during labor, birth or
early postpartum Multiple gestations
COMPLICATIONS Untreated mastitis can lead to an abscess of
the breast.
HOW TO DEAL WITH MASTITISMEDICAL TREATMENT Seek medical care right away Ultrasound to diagnose Antibiotics Analgesics (Tylenol) Surgery Drainage Continued nursing Pumping, if necessary
HOW TO DEAL WITH MASTITISSELF-CARE TIPS Rest! Frequent, regular nursing Feed on both sides Empty the breasts Loose clothing/bra Warm wet compresses and gentle massage Eat well Complete medications, as prescribed
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