Mastitis is inflammation of the breast which often happens because of blocked milk ducts and/or nipple damage. Recognising mastitis Tenderness, reddened areas and uncomfortable or painful breast lumps Women who have mastitis are likely to feel generally unwell, hot and cold, achy and shivery …
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Newborn skincare
A newborn baby’s skin is very fragile and delicate, as it can take up to a year to form the protective acid mantle of healthy adult skin. Baby’s skin is also 20-30% thinner so is particularly sensitive to drying, rashes, and reactions to skincare products (especially ones containing alcohol or fragrance – like many popular […]
Understanding thrush
Thrush can be present in your nipple or your breast and is due to an overgrowth of one type of fungus -often candida albicans and usually causes significant pain. It is hard to grow on a swab so diagnosis is often just after considering a mum’s symptoms, it is quite common the next possible cause […]
How to avoid mastitis
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast which often happens because of blocked milk ducts and/or nipple damage. Recognising mastitis Tenderness, reddened areas and uncomfortable or painful breast lumps Women who have mastitis are likely to feel generally unwell, hot and cold, achy and shivery Sometimes infective mastitis feels like getting the flu Common causes Baby […]