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Mastitis and Blocked Milk Ducts

by bbrandfass on February 7, 2011 · No Comments · in Midwifery / Natural Birth, Pregnancy & Postpartum Wisdom

These can occur anytime a mother is nursing her baby.  The onset of symptoms is usually quite dramatic, especially with mastitis. These symptoms can include: Painful, heavy breast, ranging from uncomfortable to downright excruciating; Redness and swelling of one or more specific areas of the breast; Fever, commonly very high (104 is not unusual); Body [...]

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