1.
Wear
a well-fitting, comfortable bra—underwire can cause pressure and plug ducts, so
use with caution!
2.
Get
plenty of rest. Mastitis is a signal
that rest is needed—snuggle with baby in bed as much as possible.
3.
Make
sure baby has a good latch.
4.
For
recurring plugged ducts and mastitis, lecithin has been recommended.
5.
Nurse,
nurse, nurse! While in bed with baby, nurse on demand—get lots of skin-to-skin
contact by taking off your and baby’s clothes as this will encourage breastfeeding.
6.
Apply
heat to the breast before breastfeeding—this will help liquefy the milk pocket
and get it moving out of the breast.
7.
Massage
towards the nipple when baby is breastfeeding on afflicted breast.
8.
Massage
during and between feedings will help loosen the milk pocket.
9.
Therapeutic
grade lavender essential oil—apply a few drops to afflicted breast a few times
a day.
10. Poultice—apply a poultice of herbs to the skin a few times a day
while resting, herbs that may help are fenugreek seed, rosemary, and dandelion.
11. Cabbage leaves—apply
cool cabbage leaves to afflicted breast and leave on the breast for about an
hour and then remove.
12. The leaves can be applied
up to four times a day.
13. Tincture of
Echinacea—3-4 times per day.
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