Mastitis Directory
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast usually caused by a bacterial infection. It can happen to any woman, although mastitis typically affects breastfeeding women more. Mastitis can leave a new mother feeling very tired and run-down. Add the illness to the demands of taking care of a newborn, and many women quit breastfeeding altogether. But mastitis can be treated with medicine, and you can continue to nurse your baby even though you have mastitis. In fact, breastfeeding usually helps to clear up the infection. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how mastitis is contracted, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Breastfeeding
WebMD's list of questions to ask your doctor about breastfeeding.
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Breast Problems After Breastfeeding
WebMD explains how breastfeeding can affect your breasts. Learn what to expect and how to deal with certain breast problems.
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Benign Breast Lumps
Most breast lumps are not cancerous, but should be checked by a doctor. Learn more from WebMD about benign breast lumps and what to do about them.
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Breast Infection Basics
Mastitis is an infection of the tissue of the breast that occurs most frequently during the time of breastfeeding. Here's what you can do to prevent and treat breast infections.
Features
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Tips for Nursing Mothers: Common Problems
Here are simple solutions for breastfeeding moms.
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Breast Pumps for Nursing Moms
Breast pumps can be intimidating, but they don't need to be. A guide to choosing an electric or manual pump, tips for getting the most out of your pump, and the basics on handling and storing pumped breast milk.
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Breastfeeding: Support and Tips for Successful Nursing
Breastfeeding not coming naturally? Don't despair! A number of support services help with breast-feeding questions and problems, and provide tips for successfully nursing.
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Breastfeeding Support: Q&A With Laurel Schultz, MD
WebMD talks with pediatrician Laurel Schultz, MD, about the most common breastfeeding questions and problems new parents have and how to deal with them.