Mira I'm not a doctor, but I was under the impression that Amoxycillin is NOT the drug of choice for breast infections - that could well be why this abscess has recurred. Have you looked in the archives for advice about recurrent mastitis - I'm pretty sure you'll find heaps of great advice, from dietary to whatever. No, of course she doesn't have to wean. She could reduce the milk production on that side until the problems have been sorted out, but weaning shouldn't even be discussed with a mother of such a young baby. Denise Brisbane, Qld