Omg! Had it with my oldest. I went to hospital numerous times to use thier industrial pump. Once I saw blood I decided to just give up. This was 15 years ago, I wish I stuck it out but the pain was unbearable.
@jaime77 how long did it take before you started seeing blood because I just woke up with mastitis two mornings ago. I start my antibiotics tomorrow I just don't know what I would do if I seen the blood. It so painful I wanna quit. I try pumping but that hurts to.
I had it with my daughter. Use Warm wash cloths on ur breasts and pump and feed baby as muchas possible. That will ease some of the pain. Massage ur breast when u are in the shower. It is very painful. If it doesn't inprove go see a doctor it could be an infection. They can give u medication. But call a lactation specialist. They can really help and be supportive.
I think day 3.. He fed good 1st day, once we got home I was engorged he would never latch..pumping and seeing blood in the milk freaked me out. I gave up. Try not too! I wish I hadn't.
It will hurt. Hang in there. It does go away and it gets easier. I had it the second week after having my baby. I wanted to quit but I didn't. It hurts. I'm sorry ur going through this!
Breast infection Mastitis; Infection - breast tissue; Breast abscess A breast infection is an infection in the tissue of the breast. Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Breast infections are usually caused by a common bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) found on normal skin. The bacteria enter through a break or crack in the skin, usually on the nipple.
The infection takes place in the fatty tissue of the breast and causes swelling. This swelling pushes on the milk ducts. The result is pain and lumps in the infected breast.
Breast infections usually occur in women who are breastfeeding. Breast infections that are not related to breastfeeding might be a rare form of breast cancer. Symptoms
Breast enlargement on one side only
Breast lump
Breast pain
Fever and flu-like symptoms including nausea and vomiting
Itching
Nipple discharge (may contain pus)
Nipple sensation changes
Swelling, tenderness, redness, and warmth in breast tissue
Tender or enlarged lymph nodes in armpit on the same side
Signs and tests
Breastfeeding women are usually not tested. However, an exam is often helpful to confirm the diagnosis and rule out complications such as an abscess.
Sometimes for infections that keep returning, milk from the nipple will be cultured. In women who are not breastfeeding, testing may include mammography or breast biopsy. Treatment
Self-care may include applying moist heat to the infected breast tissue for 15 to 20 minutes four times a day.
Antibiotic medications are usually very effective in treating a breast infection. You are encouraged to continue to breastfeed or to pump to relieve breast engorgement from milk production while receiving treatment. Expectations (prognosis)
The condition usually clears quickly with antibiotic therapy. Complications
In severe infections, an abscess may develop. Abscesses need to be drained, either as an office procedure or with surgery. Women with abscesses may be told to temporarily stop breastfeeding. Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if:
Any portion of the breast tissue becomes reddened, tender, swollen, or hot
You are breastfeeding and develop a high fever
The lymph nodes in the armpit become tender or swollen
Prevention
The following may help reduce the risk of breast infections:
Careful nipple care to prevent irritation and cracking
Feeding often and pumping milk to prevent engorgement of the breast
Proper breastfeeding technique with good latching by the baby
Weaning slowly, over several weeks, rather than abruptly stopping breastfeeding
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Mastitis; Infection - breast tissue; Breast abscess
A breast infection is an infection in the tissue of the breast.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Breast infections are usually caused by a common bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) found on normal skin. The bacteria enter through a break or crack in the skin, usually on the nipple.
The infection takes place in the fatty tissue of the breast and causes swelling. This swelling pushes on the milk ducts. The result is pain and lumps in the infected breast.
Breast infections usually occur in women who are breastfeeding. Breast infections that are not related to breastfeeding might be a rare form of breast cancer.
Symptoms
Breast enlargement on one side only
Breast lump
Breast pain
Fever and flu-like symptoms including nausea and vomiting
Itching
Nipple discharge (may contain pus)
Nipple sensation changes
Swelling, tenderness, redness, and warmth in breast tissue
Tender or enlarged lymph nodes in armpit on the same side
Signs and tests
Breastfeeding women are usually not tested. However, an exam is often helpful to confirm the diagnosis and rule out complications such as an abscess.
Sometimes for infections that keep returning, milk from the nipple will be cultured. In women who are not breastfeeding, testing may include mammography or breast biopsy.
Treatment
Self-care may include applying moist heat to the infected breast tissue for 15 to 20 minutes four times a day.
Antibiotic medications are usually very effective in treating a breast infection. You are encouraged to continue to breastfeed or to pump to relieve breast engorgement from milk production while receiving treatment.
Expectations (prognosis)
The condition usually clears quickly with antibiotic therapy.
Complications
In severe infections, an abscess may develop. Abscesses need to be drained, either as an office procedure or with surgery. Women with abscesses may be told to temporarily stop breastfeeding.
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if:
Any portion of the breast tissue becomes reddened, tender, swollen, or hot
You are breastfeeding and develop a high fever
The lymph nodes in the armpit become tender or swollen
Prevention
The following may help reduce the risk of breast infections:
Careful nipple care to prevent irritation and cracking
Feeding often and pumping milk to prevent engorgement of the breast
Proper breastfeeding technique with good latching by the baby
Weaning slowly, over several weeks, rather than abruptly stopping breastfeeding