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Mastitis
Hi Ladies,
Firstly I just want to thank everyone for the support and advice I've received since giving birth. I was so close to giving up, but all the tips and encouragement made all the difference. Slight problem now though!
I woke up yesterday morning with the underneath of my right breast feeling like it had been set alight! It got worse throughout the day and I managed to feed Orla as much as possible from that boob (ouch!) and have pumped to try and clear it, hence the crazy hour I'm up! I have my 6 week check on Tuesday so hopefully my GP will be able to help. I would just like to know what else apart from feeding and pumping can I do help in the meantime, and is there is anything that helps with the pain, it's like having hot coals in my boob, Paracetamol doesn't seem to do anything at all,
Cat xxx
Firstly I just want to thank everyone for the support and advice I've received since giving birth. I was so close to giving up, but all the tips and encouragement made all the difference. Slight problem now though!
I woke up yesterday morning with the underneath of my right breast feeling like it had been set alight! It got worse throughout the day and I managed to feed Orla as much as possible from that boob (ouch!) and have pumped to try and clear it, hence the crazy hour I'm up! I have my 6 week check on Tuesday so hopefully my GP will be able to help. I would just like to know what else apart from feeding and pumping can I do help in the meantime, and is there is anything that helps with the pain, it's like having hot coals in my boob, Paracetamol doesn't seem to do anything at all,
Cat xxx
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keep feeding and pumping, i'm not sure if hot flannels will help cos its already hot?
let us know what happens xx
Chiara xx
hope it gets better for you soon. It isn't very nice as I had it too.
Got your message so read a little, have you got a wide tooth comb? you are meant to stroke your boob from all directions towards the nipple to help stimulate the milk flow (not sure how well it works!?)
& Drink plenty!! Are you drinking enough hun?
found this on NHS Direct..
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Mastitis/Pages/Treatment.aspx
let me know how your getting on love! xxx
It feel alot better today and so far I haven't had any flu like symptoms. Thank you again girls xxx
Cat xxx