Supplemental Information - Medela Symphony & Lactina Instrucciones De Uso

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Supplemental Information
Following are some common breastfeeding related conditions. If you experience any
of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional or lactation professional.
Engorgement
Blocked/Plugged
Ducts
Mastitis
A Healthcare Professional or Lactation Professional can give you guidance in
breastfeeding your baby and using a breast pump. Their guidance is valuable
in terms of the lifetime of health benefits for both you and your baby. A listing
of lactation professionals are available at www.medelalocator.com or calling
1-800-TELL-YOU (1-800-835-5968).
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Symptom
Breasts are hard and uncomfortable,
possibly with reddened areas.
Area of breast will look reddened
and may be tender to touch.
It often follows engorgement but
can occur suddenly. The initial
symptoms are similar to flu – fatigue,
headache, muscle aches, fever and
localized breast tenderness. It can
be in one or even both breasts and
needs immediate treatment.
Potential Causes
Milk not draining
properly from breast.
Milk can drain back
into the tissue causing
areas to swell and
become tender.
Milk not being drained
from a specific duct.
The area becomes
"clogged" up and milk
is then prevented from
flowing.
A bacterial infection in
the breast tissue which
is often accompanied
by cracked nipples.