Should we be avoiding heat on mastitis? If you’re reading this while nursing, pumping, or thinking about how to ease that soreness in your breast—first, take a deep breath. Mastitis is no fun (we know!), but the good news is that you’re not alone, and there are ways to ease the discomfort. One common question … Read more
The physiological process the body goes through when you get mastitis is pretty interesting! Usually, the first time you hear about mastitis, is when you are experiencing it for yourself. It can be a whirlwind time. But what’s really happening when mastitis occurs? Strap yourselves in ladies, we’re about to break down some science here. … Read more
Hands up breastfeeding mamas, who’s suddenly noticed your boob hurts, its super red and you’re crashing bad with a fever? You’re googling your symptoms (hey, maybe that’s how you found this article?) and it’s sinking in that it’s probably mastitis. The fear and panic sets in, you’ve heard other mums talk about how horrible and … Read more
What is milk stasis? Milk stasis is the lack of milk flow in breastfeeding women causing a buildup of milk in the ducts. Basically, the milk is stagnant. Think of it like a pond, where water doesn’t flow. Why do you need to know about it? Well, simply put, milk stasis is the cause of … Read more
Pregnant mamas tend to have no idea what about mastitis. It can be so super lovely when you are about to have a baby but what do you need to know about mastitis. The anticipation of seeing that little baby face for the first time can be so exciting. The focus is all on the … Read more
Here’s the scenario how mastitis is often mismanaged. Mama notices and feels she has the symptoms of mastitis. There’s the breast pain, redness on the skin, fever and chills and those horrendous flu-like aches and pains. As you realise what’s going on, the anxiety grows of how you are going to care for that little … Read more
Why on earth is heat helpful for mastitis? This is a really good question and there are a few answers. But first, sorry you are researching this, you are clearly in THAT mastitis space. I’ve been there too. And it’s a time when although you feel so terrible, that usually a lot of internet trawling … Read more
Are you wondering if you have mastitis symptoms? Firstly, poor you but let’s look into it together. Being extremely common to develop in the breastfeeding population (direct feeders & pumpers), mastitis symptoms occur in up to 30% of breastfeeding women. Realising mastitis development early can make a lot of difference because you can start working … Read more
A side of Mastitis at Christmas… Doesn’t sound very fun does it!? Christmas is usually a time of joy and fun. Plus, you have your baby to show off to relatives and friends! And yet, many women find themselves in a bit of a pickle with their unfortunate side of mastitis over Christmas. Which is … Read more
My first mastitis episode was when baby was just 3 weeks old. It was 2012. There was a moment in the night I felt the beginnings of a mastitis episode. I had no idea what it was at the time. I was tired, and figured I’d just slept with my arm across my boob too … Read more