Managing mastitis (mini episode)

Mastitis is a common complication of breastfeeding - and if you’ve had it before, you’ll know how awful it can be! Sadly (and understandably) it is a key contributor to the early cessation of breastfeeding, but there is fortunately a lot that can be done to prevent and manage it.

For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us…

• Luka McCabe - founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3
• Kate Holm - naturopath, nutritionist, mum of three, bringing grounded, evidence-based insight to the world of infant and family health

In this podcast we discuss

• What is mastitis and how do you know if you have it?
• The recent changes in guidelines and what they mean
• Some considerations from a naturopathic perspective
• Things you can do at home if you feel symptoms coming on
• … and so much more!

Some other resources we mention or you might enjoy:

• Australian Breastfeeding Association helpline