Question 1

can an infant be infected by a dog that has mastitis?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If there is broken skin and infected material comes in contact with it then infection can occur.  In the absence of direct contact, mastitis will not pass from the dog to an infant.

Question 2

can i breastfeed my baby if i have mastitis?

Accepted Answer

Mastitis: Yes, it is safe to nurse your baby with the infected breast. The main cause for the mastitis is your baby not emptying the breast during feedings.

Question 3

can mastitis cause the baby to get an infection?

Accepted Answer

No: Generally no other than an occasional yeast infection.

Question 4

i have mastitis and fever. shared a bowl of icecream with my baby without thinking. is mastitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Not contagious: But don't feed your baby ice cream!  it has too much sugar.  Keep high sugar foods away from children as long as possible.  
Actually, nursing your baby can help to resolve your mastitis quicker.

Question 5

i had a baby about 4 weeks ago, i am breastfeeding him. in the last 3 weeks i've had mastitis 2 times. what are ways to prevent it?

Accepted Answer

Frequent Feedings.: Increase the frequency and duration of your baby's feedings.  Also, if you can, avoid lying on your breast or sleeping on your stomach as this restricts flow to through the milk ducts.  Drink plenty of fluids, rest, and see your doctor for help if you experience more feeding problems.

Question 6

is it alright to take antibiotics for mastitis if my baby has thrush?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mastitis needs treatment. Your pain needs to be addressed. Seek care for your baby with your pediatrician, but don't forget to care for own medical care.

Question 7

i just had a baby i cannot breastfeed, im using a binder but feel my breast swollen and in pain im afraid to get mastitis, what's the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

No good way: Sorry about the inability to breast-feed. We used to use medication to "dry up" breast milk, but it caused more problems, and the recommendation to use it was pulled. Just because you are binding your breasts doesn't mean you will get an infection - it's just uncomfortable as all get-out! you could start taking birth control pills, and that would more quickly stop milk production. Matter of time..

Question 8

my 3week old breastfed baby has green poop. i have been taking antibiotics for mastitis, could it be a reaction and should i stop taking them? thanks

Accepted Answer

Green is ok: Hello.  Green stool color for a neonate is still considered normal.  Stool colors can range from yellow (like mustard) to green, brown or even gray at times.  Colors of concern would be red, black (indicative of blood), or white (liver problem).  As long as you don't see the latter colors, your baby's stools are fine.

Question 9

do i need to take antibiotics for possible mastitis? fever resolved in less than 24 hrs but still have lump in breast. baby got fever today, related?

Accepted Answer

Probably related: The probability of those two things are related. If the breast lump is still there, it may be a site of "trapped milk" with infection so your MD needs to check it out and then make the determination as to whether antibiotics are needed or not.

Question 10

good day. i think i have mastitis. my breast are extremely tender. ab the skin started turning red. my baby is also fussy on the breast and doesnt want to drink as he use to. do i need to see a doctor to get antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please see doc: Yes, you should call and likely see your doctor. If they think there is mastitis or skin infection, they may prescribe an antibiotic. Other causes of redness could be an irritation or a yeast infection. So, it is important to be seen to properly evaluate this and get you the proper treatment.

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Can an infant be infected by a dog that has mastitis?

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Can i breastfeed my baby if i have mastitis?

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Can mastitis cause the baby to get an infection?

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I have mastitis and fever. shared a bowl of icecream with my baby without thinking. is mastitis contagious?

A member asked:

I had a baby about 4 weeks ago, i am breastfeeding him. in the last 3 weeks i've had mastitis 2 times. what are ways to prevent it?

A member asked:

Is it alright to take antibiotics for mastitis if my baby has thrush?

A member asked:

I just had a baby i cannot breastfeed, im using a binder but feel my breast swollen and in pain im afraid to get mastitis, what's the best thing to do?

A member asked:

My 3week old breastfed baby has green poop. i have been taking antibiotics for mastitis, could it be a reaction and should i stop taking them? thanks

A member asked:

Do i need to take antibiotics for possible mastitis? fever resolved in less than 24 hrs but still have lump in breast. baby got fever today, related?

A member asked:

Good day. i think i have mastitis. my breast are extremely tender. ab the skin started turning red. my baby is also fussy on the breast and doesnt want to drink as he use to. do i need to see a doctor to get antibiotics?

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