Signs of infection in breastfeeding boob
Yesterday my right boob started really hurting when I fed baby in the night it hurt so much I was crying and gripping the bed , today is still hurts so much but if I don’t get the milk out it over flows and hurts much more I keep having electric shocks feelings go through my boob , I also just have flu like symptoms
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Definitely mastitis - can you see any red patches atall? If so, hand express and massage that area (or use a hand pump, electric ones won’t be strong enough) completely drain your breast and give it a real good massage and just keep draining. The milk is fine to feed baby but I really feel your pain I’ve had mastitis a few times now. Get an app with your GP too and they will prescribe antibiotics but draining them should relieve it a little in the meantime xx
If you don't manage to get a GP appointment, call 111 and they will find you an appointment to prescribe antibiotics if needed
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That sounds like mastitis, keep feeding on it and if your symptoms get worse speak to your GP as they will most likely put you on antibiotics.