Did you know the Academy for Breastfeeding Medicine recently changed their treatment plans for clogged ducts and mastitis?
They found that the old methods of using massage, heat and feeding more often on that side were actually increasing inflammation and making the mastitis and clogged ducts worse. The new treatment paths include ways to decrease inflammation, such as using cool compresses, feeding normally and avoiding strong massage.
La Leche League recently published a great article highlighting the new treatment plans. See it here: https://lllusa.org/mastitis/
Original source can be found here.
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