Category Archives: Mastitis

Essential Oils to Use While Breastfeeding

Essential oils seem to be everywhere lately, right? As a Lactation Consultant and an Aromaterapist I get questions almost weekly about what oils are safe to use while nursing since there seems to be so much contradictory information out there. … Continue reading

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Homeopathic Treatment of Plugged Ducts and Mastitis by Dr. Melinda Fischer

Plugged ducts and mastitis are never fun, for any breastfeeding mother, especially if this is a chronic problem. Constantly having to rely on medications and antibiotics can be hard on your body, and the baby’s body as well. Here is a … Continue reading

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Mastitis Symptoms and Treatment

Mastitis is a breast infection caused by an inflammation of the mammary gland due to milk not completely emptying from the breast. Bacteria can enter through cracked damaged nipples causing the infection to grow within the ductile system. Continue reading

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