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Mastitis : Prevention

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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • care of nursing breast

Prevention Overview Articles

Mastitis
When counseling a mother who has mastitis, the health care provider should encourage her to breastfeed frequently and to use a breast pump if the baby does not adequately empty the breast. The mother should be instructed to start each nursing sess...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Mastitis
The most important aspect of prevention involves good handwashing to try to prevent the infant from acquiring the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the first place.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Prevention Articles

Breast Care After Birth
A few days after your baby's birth, your breasts will swell with milk. They are likely to feel tender and heavy. This is normal. To help prevent breast soreness and control irritation, follow these tips.
Source:StayWell
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