Dear Jo, It sounds as if it is an inflammatory mastitis rather than infective at this stage, in which case I would suggest holding off the antibiotics. If you can keep the area of the breast well-drained, hopefully it will resolve without any infection. Antibiotics bring their own set of problems, often thrush in the breast, so if you do end up taking them, I would suggest taking acidophillus and bifidus as well. A wait and see attitude seems appropriate to me. All the best, Joy
Joy Cocks RN (Div 1) RM CBE IBCLC BRIGHT Vic 3741 email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jo Slamen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Midwifery List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, 3 October 2002 18:21 Subject: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis & Antibiotics > Hi All, > > Today I have had a hard breastfeeding day with breast lumpiness gone mad. > Baby, massage, pumping and heat would not shift a 10cm+ disc of hard terrain > on my left breast. So saw a GP this arvo and she sent me for ultrasound at > the physio which softened a little. I came home and fed the now famous Alec > (!!) and it has come away remarkably well. Hideously painful at the > beginning of the feed and all nice and soft and comfy now! Love that > ultrasound treatment... and of course, the delightful bub! > > Despite the large area of blockage, the redness had only just begun to > manifest over a small area when physio treated it, at 5pm this evening (I > first noticed lumpiness overnight). > > My question is I have a script for a/biotics, I would rather not take them > if not necessary and I thought I would trouble the list for your opinions > (unless medically inadvisable) as to whether they're necessary. I didn't > have a fever and apart from a very sore boob (which is no longer sore now > the little bloke has drained it) I haven't been feeling dreadful - just a > little weary. Just wondered whether I ought to take the drugs still? > > Jo > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
