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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.
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 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' 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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