According to the Care Plan for Mastitis tear off sheet, available from LLL,
the following is recommended.

Apply heat prior to feedings to promote drainage.

if not better in 8-24 hours, it recommends

Use alternate massage and hot compresses on the affected side to help it
drain better.


<Dear List
<I am writing to ask what protocols are being followed in the <treatment =<
<of mastitis? Do you currently use=20
 < a.. cold - express - cold
 < b.. warm - express - cold
 < c.. another regimen
<I would be particularly interested in details of the evidence <base =
<supporting your practice.

<Thanks
<Lorraine Knox

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