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7. Supplemental Information/Disposal

Supplemental Information
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 breast pump. Their guidance is valuable in terms of the lifetime of health
benefi ts 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 you have not resolved the problem with your breast pump or your have further questions,
please contact Medela Customer Service at 1-800-435-8316 or email customer.service@
medela.com.
Disposal Guideline
Properly dispose of the device in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Questions? Visit www.medela.com or call us at 1-800-435-8316.
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 engorgement but can just
occur suddenly. The initial symptoms
are similar to fl u – 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
breast. Milk can drain back
into the tissue causing areas to
swell and become tender.
Milk not being drained from
a specifi c duct. The area
becomes "clogged" up and
milk is then prevented from
fl owing.
A bacterial infection in the
breast tissue which is often
accompanied by cracked
nipples.
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