Lactation Land Podcast

Why Mastitis Increases Over The Holidays


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Mastitis is no fun (it sucks). I've experienced it twice myself and helped many clients through it. Myself and other IBCLCs tend to see more cases of mastitis, plugged ducts and engorgement around the holiday season and in today's episode I'm explaining why and what you can do to prevent it!

In today's episode I cover:

  • What are the signs of mastitis
  • How I ended up with it
  • What mastitis feels like
  • Why more people seem to be affected during the holidays
  • How to prevent it
  • Mentioned in today's show:

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    Link to Maya Bolman, IBCLC Breast Gymnastics: ⁠https://www.mayabolman.com/videos/v/breastgymnastics


    [Video] How to Treat Mastitis at home

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    Lactation Land PodcastBy Alex Wachelka