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Old July 6th 06, 05:31 PM posted to misc.kids.breastfeeding
Kim E
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Default Second bout of mastitis -- what can I do about this?

Sorry if this is a repeat of info already passed on, but there is
a link between anemia and recurrent mastitis. If you think you
may be a little anemic, you could try to eat more iron-rich foods
and supplement with a tablespoon or 2 per day of blackstrap
molasses (that helped me reduce fatigue from borderline anemia.)

-kim


"Carlye" wrote in message
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Chookie wrote:

I think in the first place, I'd be a bit suspicious of his
latch. Are you in
pain/discomfort at any time when he's feeding?


No pain or discomfort whatsoever. In fact, even with the
mastitis,
breastfeeding is more comfortable than pumping.

Secondly, I'd suspect that your bra is not a good fit. Did
you buy it before
or after your milk came in? Most of us can survive on a 'best
guess' bra, but
perhaps you can't, this time. It can be expensive to get one
fitted, but
department stores may offer free fittings if you are lucky.


I bought some of my bras before, some after. I have stopped
using any
underwire bras and am now opting for cupless "sports bra" type
nursing
bras. I don't -think- that's the problem. Actually, I wonder
if the
problem could be as simple as one night of not getting to
breastfeed as
much as usual and having to sleep on my opposite side? DS was
hospitalized Friday night and I didn't have my pump with me,
plus in
order to sleep next to him in the hospital I had to sleep on
the
opposite side, which is usually the more engorged side. Could
this do
it?

Thirdly, you might want to try lecithin supplements -- some
people swear by
them.


I will try this.