In a message dated 1/26/2004 8:02:24 AM Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Describes the whole breast as purple, nipple is 4X the size. Shiny hot breast, very engorged but mom can't get milk out. Baby won't nurse on that side. Mom has history of plugged ducts. So my question is, if the flu-like symptoms have eased, does that mean the infection is getting better? Why would the breast seem worse? Abscess? So quickly? And, is there any reason - other than possible tension and lack of experience pumping - why mom can't get milk out? Thanks for any suggestions, Laurena I think from your description there is a good chance she may have an abscess. Christine Betzold NP IBCLC MSN www.starfireinternational.net/breastfed *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html