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Engorged Breasts – avoiding and treating

Engorged breasts are painful. They feel heavy, hard, warm and sensitive —as if they are ready to burst!  As well as being painful, engorgement can lead to other breastfeeding problems if not treated. Being able to recognise engorgement will help you to treat it promptly, … [Read more...] about Engorged Breasts – avoiding and treating

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: blocked ducts, engorgement, express, lumps, mastitis, milk, red, reverse pressure softening, swollen

Mastitis

Blocked milk ducts occur when milk is unable to flow  through easily. You may notice your breast is redder than usual, or feel warmth, a tender spot or a  sore lump. Mastitis (inflammation of  the breast) happens when a blocked  duct doesn’t clear and causes  localised swelling and inflammation.  … [Read more...] about Mastitis

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: antibiotics, blebs, blocked ducts, breast abscess, engorgement, infection, mastitis, milk blister, MRSA, pain, probiotic, red, sore

Workday Practicalities

Combining motherhood with paid employment is a challenge—but continuing to breastfeed can make it easier. Stopping breastfeeding increases your baby’s risk of illness, and the effort involved in buying, preparing and storing formula can be a major hassle. If you have little choice about returning to … [Read more...] about Workday Practicalities

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Working and Breastfeeding Tagged With: blocked ducts, expressing, leaking, separation, tiredness, work, working, Working and breastfeeding

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