Please mums in the house, has any one had mastitis (swelling of the nipple area while breastfeeding) before and how did you treat it?
Laide banks
@luchybaybe, 1)Dip a washcloth in warm water. 2)Wring it out and then place it on your breasts for a couple of minutes. 3)Do this at least 10 minutes before breastfeeding.4) Repeat this remedy several times a day until the soreness is gone.
Wethriftkiddies
@laide Banks,thank you ma. Can I massage with hot water too?
Laide banks
It depends on the type of mastitis Note that it could be Non-infectious i.e when build-up of breast milk irritates the breast tissue, making it become red, hot and swollen. It could also be Infectious. This is when the build-up of breast milk becomes infected and the infection spreads to other part of the breast. If it’s infectious, you might need an Antibiotics can usually cure mastitis. Make sure that the drug is prescribed by doctor. Also make sure you take them as directed.Never stop taking the antibiotics because you’re feeling better. You need to take the full course of pills.