Another source of what you call "descending mastitis" has been documented
in a semi-formal questionnaire study. Among the many factors listed for
mothers to check off as having been present at the time of infection was
colds/flus in mother or in the household. This turned out to happen in a
high number of cases, enough to be considered very significant.
-Lisa

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Lisa A. Marasco, IBCLC                                /  [log in to unmask]
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant    /  [log in to unmask]

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