Mastitis 3 times and DD is only 7 weeks - Page 2

[sept04mama]

I could have written your post. I think some people try all these things and just are VERY prone to Mastitis. I am the only one i know of in my family that has BF because of this. It started with my first and hasn't really gotten a ton better, but I have done the things previously mentioned, along with a few more.

When you lie down- to sleep or for whatever reason, if you can don't wear any bra or shelf tank or anything- I know this can be hard when you are leaking but if you can it is better.

There is something called "Poke Root Tincture" that you can buy from Tiny Tots for 7.50- it is amazing. You can't take it while pregnant but it is fine for nursing. I would take that when you feel so much as a threatened plug coming on, it relieves swelling in all glands of the body. And do that with the Lecithin as a preventative.

Good luck and I commend you on your determination/good stubbornness, because you have to be to have gotten through this much already!

[olien]

Originally Posted by Tres

I am taking four lecithn per day.

Where did you get that homeopathic?

I have gotten it at whole foods, wegmans, and the vitamin shoppe. Also at 2 local health food stores. Any place that sells Boiron (little blue vials) homeopathic remedys should have it. (the chamomilla is great for teething too!)

BTW buy at least 2 vials to start with. You will be taking a lot the first day or two depending on how bad it is.