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Following are some common breastfeeding related conditions. If you experience
any of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional or breastfeeding
specialist.
Engorgement
Blocked/Plugged
Ducts
Mastitis
A Healthcare Professional or Breastfeeding Specialist can give you guidance in breastfeeding
your baby and using a breastpump. 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 call 1-800-TELL-YOU (1-800-835-5968).
If assistance is still needed after reviewing this booklet, please call Medela
Customer Service at (800) 435-8316 or (815) 363-1166.
Substitutions may occur depending on product availability.
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 on from
engorgement but can just occur
suddenly. The initial symptoms
are similar to flu – fatigue,
headache and 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
breastMilk 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.
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