Preventing Mastitis

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you ever heard of the breast infection mastitis?  Or have you had mastitis?  How do you prevent it from happening?  Sometimes you can’t, but sometimes you can.  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby talk about how to prevent mastitis from happening. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected].  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!   Things we talked about:Everyone is at risk for mastitis [5:35]What is mastitis [7:53]Reasons why mastitis can happen [10:58]Extreme fatigue and stress [13:35]Missed feedings [14:00]Weaning too quickly [16:34]Tight restrictive clothing [16:58]Sleep positions [18:00]Holidays [22:21]Make sure baby is latching well [25:37]How to help the inflamed breast [29:33]Recurring mastitis [31:46] Today’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range is size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Todays’s episode is sponsored by Milk By Mom! With innovative freeze-drying technology, you can store and transport breast milk effortlessly, without compromising its nutritional value. Use code BADASS for 10% your order at www.milkbymom.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/mastitis/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/oversupply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/mastitis-madness/  Set up your consultation with Dianne https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here: https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast: https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby: Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use:Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes