the 5-minute mastitis guide
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prevention and care of human mastitisTRANSCRIPT
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THE FIVE MINUTE MASTITIS GUIDE
What it is
Why it happens
How to deal with it
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WHAT?
Mastitis occurs in a breastfeeding mother when one or more milk ducts become clogged. Symptoms include pain, heat, and redness at the site, as well as exhaustion and flu or fever-like symptoms.
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WHEN YOU GOOGLE MASTITIS You get a lot of this…
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COWS ARE MAMMALS TOO! Mastitis is not just a people problem…
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MASTITIS IS NO LAUGHING MATTER…- 10% of breastfeeding
moms affected- Could be up to 33%- Usually within first 3
months of childbirth- Can occur up to 2 yrs
after childbirth
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OUCH!
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WHY? Why does Mastitis happen?
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TWO TYPES OF MASTITIS
Non-infectious (Milk Stasis)
Infectious (Bacterial)
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NON-INFECTIOUS MASTITIS(MILK STASIS)
Thought to occur when the breast is not adequately drained
Plugged ducts Engorgement Constriction of breast tissue Infrequent feedings
If left untreated, may lead to infectious mastitis
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INFECTIOUS MASTITIS(BACTERIAL) Staphylococcus areus is the bacteria
most commonly associated with mastitis
Streptococcus – rarely involved
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INFECTIOUS MASTITISRISKS INCLUDE: Breast trauma Eczema Cesarean birth Antibiotic administration during labor, birth or
early postpartum Multiple gestations
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COMPLICATIONS Untreated mastitis can lead to an abscess of
the breast.
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HOW TO DEAL WITH MASTITISMEDICAL TREATMENT Seek medical care right away Ultrasound to diagnose Antibiotics Analgesics (Tylenol) Surgery Drainage Continued nursing Pumping, if necessary
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HOW TO DEAL WITH MASTITISSELF-CARE TIPS Rest! Frequent, regular nursing Feed on both sides Empty the breasts Loose clothing/bra Warm wet compresses and gentle massage Eat well Complete medications, as prescribed
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THANK YOU…
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