Just wondering really. I have a six month old and don't plan to have another very soon.
When baby was 5 / 6 weeks old I had a nasty breast abscess.
I think the cause was wearing a poor fitting bra. This caused a blocked duct. Developed in to mastitis as I didn't clear it (actually didn't know I had to or how to ).
Eventually went to GP. I think wrong antibiotic was prescribed. Plus I take immunosuppressant medication which in hindsight I should have stopped for a while.
Things progressed and I ended up with a hospital stay and incision and drainage procedure under GA. Then a few weeks of wound being packed.
Not the worst thing that could happen but it
wasn't a pleasant experience.
Has this happened anyone else? And if so did you go on to successful breastfeed again in the future?
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Chances of a breast abscess re occurring with a second baby?
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sabrinathethirtysomethingwitch · 04/10/2018 16:42
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