Anybody else get mastitis?😔

Question

I’m so discouraged and feel like I’m failing my baby. She is only 3 weeks and breastfeeding has been a challenge for me. I ended up getting mastitis in my right breast and it hurts so bad.

Answer

Your worth as a mother is not tied to how you feed your baby. If you’re able to make breastfeeding work, amazing! If you have to pump and bottle feed, also amazing! If you formula feed, amazing! What your baby needs most is a happy and sane mommy. Feed her however best allows you to do that.
Our little guy was never able to transfer milk at the breast. We triple fed for about 5 weeks. The whole triple feeding process took an hour and half and we fed every 3 hours. I wasn’t getting any sleep and our baby was getting so frustrated trying to learn to breastfeed. I also got mastitis around 3 weeks. All my energy was going into feeding to the point it was difficult to enjoy being his mom. After multiple lactation consultants and no progress, we ended up having to switch to formula. I felt like I had failed him. I 100% understand what you’re feeling right now. But, changing our feeding plan allowed me to be a better mom to him and actually enjoy motherhood. 
You are exactly the mom your baby needs. Keep loving and feeding that baby however works for the two of you. You got this, mama!

Answer

I’m currently trying to relieve a clogged duct 😭. I purchased a the breast kit from target. It has an instant heat pack (much better than the ones you have to warm up) and a massager along with some breast masks. Once you heal if you start feeling it coming on again try the kit. I was in so much pain it was going up to my shoulder. 
You are NOT failing your baby. I hope you get better soon❤️

Answer

Yes i did at 3 weeks as well had to get antibiotics and it dried my milk supply finished my antibiotics and still not 100% cured i had a fever and everything it was horrible im ok with formula feeding the baby

Anybody else get mastitis?😔

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