I agree with others here.Drain needs to come out & mum keep breastfeeding if
she wants to.
This poor mum needs another opinion or to speak up ,with evidence if
necessary.
Definately no need to wean if she doesnt want to.We leave the drain in for
one day or few at most & send home with a daily dressing(pack with normal
saline gauze.What do others do?).As long as the incision doesnt get in the
way she can breastfeed.Its messy & takes weeks to heal up.Usually no need
for antibiotics if abcess cleaned out properly although opinions differ on this.
Anne Perry
IBCLC,RN,Midwife
Australia
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