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Is it normal to have mastitis after weaning?

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Yes: Anytime you have milk sitting in the breast, you can end up with mastitis. Your doctor can give you antibiotics for the infection and using cold or heat packs (or cabbage leaves) can help with the pain. You may want to express some milk to help with the pain and give it by bottle or cup, but the more stimulation you give your breasts the more milk and the longer you'll produce.

Answered 11/10/2018

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Dr. Regina Hampton answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Common problem: This is a common occurrence and it due to milk being stagnant in the ducts. This is very treatable. See a breast specialist for management.

Answered 12/9/2013

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