Mastitis (i feel so bad)
Hi Mums and Babies,
I posted a topic on bf forum this morning and as the day developed i've got symptoms of mastitis, i rang the doctors to get an appointment but they said they are all taken up this week, i just wanted some advice on what to do and how to keep bf. Anyway my nana and grandad have been up this afternoon and as much as i love them my nana is a bit of a handful, anyway thats going off the point. Evie has done really well with the bf and we've had no problems and i know it sounds pathetic but i feel like i've let her down and feel like a bad mummy, i know i'm not but after my nana ripping into me and this i feel a bit down, can't wait for hubby to get home.
Sorry for long post
Alex & Evie xxx
I posted a topic on bf forum this morning and as the day developed i've got symptoms of mastitis, i rang the doctors to get an appointment but they said they are all taken up this week, i just wanted some advice on what to do and how to keep bf. Anyway my nana and grandad have been up this afternoon and as much as i love them my nana is a bit of a handful, anyway thats going off the point. Evie has done really well with the bf and we've had no problems and i know it sounds pathetic but i feel like i've let her down and feel like a bad mummy, i know i'm not but after my nana ripping into me and this i feel a bit down, can't wait for hubby to get home.
Sorry for long post
Alex & Evie xxx
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You can take ibrobrofin to reduce the inlamation that is causing the pain.
You could phone docs again to se if they have any emergency appointments - this couts as an emergency in my opinion as it's effecting your lo feeding.
lisa
Big hugs
Kerry xx
Hope you feel better soon xxxxx
I'm sorry to hear this-I really feel for you!! you do need to get an appointment as if it's mastitis you'll probably need antibiotics!
I developed it 11 days after i finished feeding Lillith and have just finished my 4th lot of antibiotics!! you must try and rest!!!
Lydia xx
1, she didnt want me to have Evie, now she's here she can't buy enough for her which is very nice, but means no one else can get her anything.
2, she's wearing a lovely skirt ant top from monsoon, got it in the sale, well its not good enough.
3, i put a blanket over us when i feed and company is here, well thats bloody wrong.
4, my hubby hasnt done a good enough job painting living room.
5, she went in my bedroom without asking and complained it wasnt tidy, she has ocd i swear.
6, she kept Evie up from four hours and she needed a nap she only has 20mins but she needs it
7, its my fault Evie has conjunctivitis sorry about spelling
8, my nana wants Evie to call her Nana, me and hubby agreed gran as both my mum and his mam are nana.
9. Nana wants me to loose weight
sorry for the rant i do love her to pieces but give me a break sometimes
I now look out for the early signs like headache and tender breast. You are not a bad mummy at all and your lo will most likely know no different from you having mastitis.
Take some ibuprofen or paracetamol, drink plenty of water and try to rest if you can! When you feed from the affected breast gently massage the tender area also if that doesnt help to unblock try lying lo down on bed and feed leaning slightly over. sounds strange but it will help drain away the blockage. If you need to ring the docs again ask for an emergency appointment,
Hope you feel better soon
xx
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Zoe