On this week's episode Emily gets nerdy and breaks down mastitis. This week you'll learn what mastitis is, how it differs from a clogged or plugged milk duct, how to deal with and what you can do to prevent a clogged milk duct or mastitis. This episode is strictly informational and is not be to used instead of seeking medical attention. Always talk with your health care provider first before making any decisions about your health. If you have any signs or systems of a clogged duct or mastitis call your health care provider to prevent it from worsening. 

References from this week's content: 

https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/mastitis/ 

https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/herbs/natural-treatments/#mastitis  

https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/breast-abscess/ -This was the woman that had the abscess the size of a kiwi, not a grapefruit- I exaggerated 

Music By: Jason Kozel

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