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Course: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment of Lactational Mastitis

CME Credits: 1.00

Released: 2023-01-26

Lactational mastitis affects approximately 2% to 20% of people who are breastfeeding and is defined by inflammation of the mammary gland. Symptoms and findings include pain, erythema, induration, and swelling. Improved understanding of the physiology of lactation has led to recent changes in the guidelines for management of lactational mastitis that emphasize conservative methods to improve symptoms and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use. This clinical insight summarizes current evidence regarding diagnosis and management of lactational mastitis. Breastfeeding is associated with improved health outcomes for parents and their children. Physicians can play a central role in appropriately managing complications such as lactational mastitis and supporting patients in continuation of breastfeeding.


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