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I have a breast infection and its very painful. i want to keep breastfeeding. how can i do that?

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Traubling problem: Formation of breast abscesses is a troubling problem , milk cysts ( small collection of milk in the breast tissue will infected ) some times may need antibiotics, and drainage of abscess, during this period may not able to feed. Warm compresses will help.

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Answered 9/14/2012

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