Question

A new mother is breastfeeding her 3-week-old infant. She develops symptoms of mastitis in her right breast (localised tenderness, erythema, fever). She wishes to continue breastfeeding. What is the most appropriate advice regarding breastfeeding from the affected breast?

Accepted Answer

Continue breastfeeding from both breasts, starting feeds on the affected side

Answer

Stop breastfeeding from the affected breast immediately and express milk

Answer

Only breastfeed from the unaffected breast and use formula for other feeds

Answer

Temporarily switch to formula feeding until the mastitis resolves

Answer

Apply warm compresses and take analgesia, but avoid feeding from the affected breast

Practice question

A new mother is breastfeeding her 3-week-old infant. She develops symptoms of mastitis in her right breast (localised tenderness, erythema, fever). She wishes to continue breastfeeding. What is the most appropriate advice regarding breastfeeding from the affected breast?