84 - Managing mastitis (mini episode)

Boob to Food - The Podcast

Mastitis is a common complication of breastfeeding - and if you’ve had it before, you’ll know how awful it can be! Sadly (and understandably) it is a key contributor to the early cessation of breastfeeding, but there is fortunately a lot that can be done to prevent and manage it.
For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us…

• Luka McCabe – founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3
• Kate Holm – naturopath, nutritionist, clinical director of Boob to Food and mum of 3

In this podcast we discuss

• What is mastitis and how do you know if you have it?
• The recent changes in guidelines and what they mean
• Some considerations from a naturopathic perspective
• Things you can do at home if you feel symptoms coming on
• … and so much more!

Some other resources we mention or you might enjoy:

• Australian Breastfeeding Association helpline

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Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate Holm
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