I got a call yesterday from a mother who has weaned her 18 mo old daughter
cold turkey a week or so.  She has had several bouts of mastitis.  She now has
a large painful lump.  She doesn't think it's a mastitis.  I suggested cabbage
leaves, some ibruprophen and call her Dr. if it doesn't get better or if she
has any symptoms of mastitis.  What else?  I thought I might call her and
suggest pumping or start nursing and wean more slowly. (I didn't suggest the
cold turkey approach to weaning)

Linda Rosetti RN, IBCLC