I've had a phone consultation with the GP today, who has diagnosed Mastitis and prescribed a 10 day course of antibiotics.
I suspect the cause is ill-fitting bras. I've ordered larger ones hoping they are delivered quickly.
I will keep feeding on demand, but can anyone answer the following questions?
Do I feed more off the 'bad' boob, or keep alternating equally?
Am I best sleeping on my side? If so, 'bad boob' top or bottom?
Do I pump as well as feeding? If so, how much?
Can I take Ibuprofen in between the paracetamol doses?
Until the new larger bras arrive, do I wear the 'too-small' ones, or go bra less?
Any other tips to get me through this? I feel bloody awful.
Latch is ok and baby feeds every couple of hours, some large feeds, some small.
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softandsaggy · 30/06/2020 17:25
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