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When breastfeeding does a pinkish strip or breast redness mean infection?
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Maybe Infection: A wedge or pie shaped red section on the lactating breast often means an infection is present. It is best to see a doctor used to treating this problem who can properly diagnosis and prescribe antibiotics. It is also not necessary for you to stop nursing while this is treated.
Answered 11/28/2017
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