Mastitis is inflammation in the breast tissue. Symptoms include pain in the breasts, redness or darkening of skin. Mastitis is usually followed by fever or flu like symptoms.

As of 2022 there has been updated guidance relating to Mastitis causes and treatment. They include....

✅ Cold Compresses

✅Lymphatic Massage (Around the side boob armpit area)

✅ Painkillers (Ibuprofen & paracetamol) 

✅ Regular feeding baby until they empty both breasts 

✅A warm bath

Avoid...

❌ Heat compress as this can aggravate the inflammation 

❌ Wearing restrictive bras or clothing 

❌ Over pumping after baby has emptied breasts 

❌ Use of antibiotics unless for a bacterial infection