The ABM mastitis protocol has generated conflicting opinions about its
utility and evidence base. A critique of the protocol was published in
Breastfeeding Medicine calling into question some of the recommendations
and the research upon which they are based. While heat is discouraged it is
known that heat application can result in a greater volume of milk being
able to be expressed. Some of the statements and recommendations are not
really backed by any high quality research. There has been lots of
discussion where observations are mentioned but no clear data is being
offered. Perhaps what is needed are some studies that compare each
treatment and their outcomes to see if one gives better resolution than the
other. I can find no head to head comparisons. The critique can be found at
https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2022.0129
<https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2022.0129?fbclid=IwAR1HU_oum-cO9z8ABgZ0DSXhObwqfn9-YH03uvWBDhFiQRQeQQs3JJDJHpA>

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