Possible mastitis - do I give expressed milk...

MrsPLW71 · May 2011

To the baby? Right now I exclusively pump, so not sure what to do and Dr's office just closed. I have an appt for tomorrow. Thanks!

theaustins05 · May 2011

I was told to bf no matter if you are sick or not. Including mastitis. Your body is fighting off illness and producing probiotics and stuff. That's just what my bf class told me I'm not a doctor.

Temp38995750004016 · May 2011

Yep. My sister had mastitis and was told to keep feeding.

everam01 · May 2011

Yep, I have it right now and my dr said to keep feeding as usual.

DonnaMartinGraduates · May 2011

Ouch! I hope you both feel better soon!

MrsPLW71 · May 2011

Thanks so much for the replies!

radiantkitten · May 2011

When I pumped with my boys the dr. told me to keep nursing as usual.

Mrs.Saxy · May 2011

as far as passing an infection...here's what a nurse told me about viruses and such.

We were talking about when you can/can't BF and she said only if you have a live Herepes lesion on your breast and she's never seen a case like that anyway. She said you can't pass on viruses and stuff through BM.

However, I'm not a nurse.

aimeecasey · May 2011

I've been told and read that you should keep on BF as usually. You can gently massage your breast too, to help. I hope it goes away soon- it sounds terrible to have!

meghancmm84Wed21413 · May 2011

Yes. I have an appointment tomorrow for possible mastitis as well. The only reason that you are supposed to stop, is if your doctor finds an abscess and needs to drain it.

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