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4. Supplemental Information

Breastfeeding conditions
Following are some common breastfeeding related conditions.
If you experience any of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional
or breastfeeding specialist.
NOTE:
Engorgement
Blocked/
Plugged Ducts
Mastitis
A Healthcare Professional or Breastfeeding Specialist can give you guidance in
breastfeeding your baby and using a breastpump. 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).
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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 on from
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'
and milk is then prevented from
fl owing.
• A bacterial infection in the
breast tissue which is often
accompanied by cracked
nipples.