Mild Mastitis symptoms

I have mastitis on my left side what do you do with the milk do you pump and dump ? I did from the buildup it was very sore . I can’t go to the doctor what are some things that help ? I used ice packs so far

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Instead of ice packs try using a heating pad. I found that when I used to get mastitis a heating pad on my breasts would make it feel better. I was nursing my baby on that sore breast as well because pumping would just make more milk than my body needs. So try nursing or expressing the milk it’s safe for the baby to consume!

It’s safe for baby to consume. No need to pump and dump! Just drain the breast and nurse on that side first. Pump only for relief not to empty.

Make sure you get your antibiotics

Baby can drink your milk when you have mastitis. However do take your antibiotics bc mastitis can quickly turn into sepsis so you need to see a doctor ASAP.
I would also suggest making an appointment with an IBCLC as mastitis tends to drop milk supply

Continue to feed as normal, don’t add any extra feeds/pumping sessions and don’t avoid feeding. Use a cool compress (not hot!), take ibuprofen, and do a very gentle lymphatic drainage massage. If you feel unwell at all see your dr asap for antibiotics

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You keep feeding from it
You Ice not heat
And if it’s full blown mastitis not a blocked duct u need antibiotics from your Dr

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