Hi Leslie!
I assume that with mastitis you mean the whole classical clinical
presentation: painful spot (with or without visible redness), fever,
chills, etc. If this is so, and she has had three bouts, and antibiotic has
failed, then a milk culture is needed.
On the other hand, oversupply and a baby that has some difficulties (high
palate, shallow gag, on-and-off latching) probably means the breast is not
well drained, wich is associated with mastitis.
So you have three open fronts: helping that baby be more efficient,
managing the oversupply, and seeing if there is any resistant bug in that
milk.
Hope that helps!!
Kika
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