Table 2 Advice received by women for management of mastitis from a health professional (n = 57)
From: Occurrence of lactational mastitis and medical management: A prospective cohort study in Glasgow
Advice | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Feed frequently from the affected breast | 31 | 54 |
Feed frequently from the affected breast first/empty the affected breast | 30 | 53 |
Express milk between feeds or when infant not interested in feeding | 4 | 7 |
Do NOT stop breastfeeding | 1 | 2 |
Stop breastfeeding or discontinue feeding from the affected breast | 6 | 10 |