Hi All,
Well, here I am again!  The day before my big move, and I have a questions
for you!  Please send replies to my private address of    [log in to unmask]
 since I am not on Lactnet right now.  :''(

Mom is 31, 2nd baby 2.5 mo old.  She has a history of recurrent bi-lateral
mastitis with 1st baby.  Finally gave up BF at 7 mo.

So far she has had 7 bouts of bi-lateral mastitis with this baby (2.5 mo old)

There are no problems with bra's (they were fitted properly by an expert I
know), she does have a low immune system, and is taking herbs to help boost
that.  Sleeping on her side may or may not be a problem, she does NOT wear a
bra to bed.  But since this is almost always bi-lateral, I don't see how
sleeping on one side would cause the other to get mastitis as well.
SHe has tried antibiotics with the last bout (Keflex) with no help at all.

What is my tired overworked brain missing?
Could this be a case of stubborn mastitis that she will just have to deal
with?  (She is tired of always being sick and tired, if you know what I mean)
 Or could this be a staph/strep infection (How would she test for this?)
Help!!  I am so tired, I can't think straight.  I think I will call her back
and ask her if she has had her milk tested for strep, for starters.  Any
other words of wisdom?  She is really commited to BF, but would really like
to enjoy it.

TIA!!

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well as to the list!
Thanks!

Jay