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.
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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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Problems After Delivery of Your Baby-Home Treatment
If you develop problems and your doctor has given you specific instructions to follow,be sure to follow those instructions. Feeling tired (fatigue) Most women feel tired after labor and delivery. Caring for a new baby,loss of sleep,and the normal physical changes you experience as your body returns to its nonpregnant condition can add to your fatigue. To help with fatigue in the first few ...
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Breastfeeding-Pumping and Storing
During pregnancyPrenatal visits are a good time to talk to your doctor about your breast - feeding plans. Ask about breast - feeding classes and other resources, such as a breast - feeding support group.If you develop any unusual lumps or cysts in your breast, have them evaluated by your doctor. Although you can expect some breast changes (such as increased size and tenderness) during pregnancy, t
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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.