In a recent edition of Breastfeeding Review (Vol 10 #1 March 02) Lisa Amir
has published three case histories of women who had recurrent
mastitis.  The women had a range of different staphylococcal infections -
mastitis, abscess, caesarean scar infection, boils and skin
infections.  Nasal carriage was found to be present also.  Lisa found that
by treating the staphylococcal infections systemically when necessary, but
also locally (ie mupirocin nasal ung, phisohex skin washes) that the
recurrent infections stopped.
Her final recommendation is:  "When mothers or infants are nasal carriers
of staphylococci, health professionals may recommend nasal mupirocin
(Bactroban) and bathing with antiseptic washes to reduce recurrent
staphylococcal infections."

Has your mother and baby been swabbed for Staph?

Denise

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Denise Fisher MMP, IBCLC
BreastEd Online Lactation Studies
http://www.health-e-learning.com

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