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> From: Dave/Paula/Laura Conning <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Jeanne Fisher, LLLL, RN, IBCLC <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Baby with mastitis
> Date: March 13, 1997 6:35 AM
>
> Hi Jeannne,
> I have never seen a infant with mastitis, but I've seen many with
enlarged
> swollen breasts due to 'witches milk'. I would think that the mastitis
> most likely resulted from unexpressed witches milk, and maybe a bacterial
> entry through the nipple pores. I think a recurrence is unlikely if it's
> treated adequately the first time, and the breastfeeding has absolutely
> nothing to do with with the mastitis.
>
> Good luck,
> Paula Conning, BScN,IBCLC
>
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> > From: Jeanne Fisher, LLLL, RN, IBCLC <[log in to unmask]>
> > To:
> > Subject: Baby with mastitis
> > Date: March 12, 1997 2:27 PM
> >
> > A WIC director just called me from Victoria, Texas (very rural). A WIC
> > client has a 3-wk old baby girl who developed mastitis and was
> hospitalized
> > for antibiotic therapy. She was released today with instructions to
> > supplement with ABM because *the breastmilk may contain too many
> hormones,
> > and may have given the baby mastitis.*
> >
> > The mother was exclusively breastfeeding. We don't know if she stopped
> while
> > baby was hospitalized, how much supplementation may have been given, or
> how
> > long the baby was in the hospital.
> >
> > The mother and baby are going to the clinic tomorrow to pick up some
> > supplemental ABM. I've already discussed the improbability of hormones
> > causing an infection. It is highly unlikely that returning to
exclusive
> > breastfeeding would cause a rebound mastitis or infection.
> >
> > Has anyone worked with a baby who had newborn swollen breasts and milk
> > leakage (as this baby had) that was so severe, an infection developed?
> Do
> > you have any suggestions for pain management? Did the condition recur?
> >
> > Thanks for your help. (I don't need any helpful hints on what to call
> the
> > doctor :\)
> >
> > Jeanne Fisher
> > Austin, TX
> >
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