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Staphylococcus Aureus
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Staph, MRSA and Breastfeeding
Staphylococcus aureus is the most common bacteria associated with infection in damaged nipples, mastitis or breast abscesses. An increasing number of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (S.…
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Causes of Sore Nipples
There are several possible causes of sore nipples when a mother is breastfeeding. The most common reason is a baby who is not latched (attached)…
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Thrush on Nipples
Thrush is a common name for a yeast infection (single celled fungus) caused by an overgrowth of Candida species such as Candida albicans. Candida usually…
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Do I have a Breast Abscess?
An abscess is the body’s way of dealing with an infection—by sealing it off to prevent the infection from spreading. Although rare in the breastfeeding mother, an abscess in the breast requires…
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Mastitis Symptoms and Treatment
Breast inflammation is a relatively common condition affecting breastfeeding women encompassing a range of conditions such as engorgement, a blocked duct, mastitis or abscess. Mastitis…
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Treatments for Sore Nipples
Breastfeeding isn’t supposed to be painful but there are a number of reasons why it can hurt sometimes. The most likely reason is when a…