Mastitis or Normal Behavior?

Posted by Leah on April 19, 2002 at 18:57:18:

Okay gang...another newbie question here! My first freshener has started "cringing" whenever the little kid latches on. Her udder is a little tight, but I think her milk is coming in. Despite this, I was not able to milk her very much tonight.

I remember when I was breastfeeding my daughter and that first week was agony. I cringed too! So is this just normal behavior? I did a mastitis indicator test (Dr. Naylor's, not CMT) and it was normal. However, I don't know how reliable this test is.

Also, the kid isn't very shy about nursing. She tried doing the same to me and boy, does she use her teeth! Amazing how she was able to find the "right spot" on me too. OUCH! :o)

Thanks for any and all advice!

Follow Ups:

• Re: Mastitis or Normal Behavior? Lila 18:48:21 4/20/2002 (3)
  • Re: Mastitis or Normal Behavior? Leah 19:12:51 4/20/2002 (2)
    • Re: Mastitis or Normal Behavior? Linda F 21:43:21 4/20/2002 (1)
      • Re: Mastitis or Normal Behavior? Lila 01:47:16 4/21/2002 (0)
• Re: Mastitis or Normal Behavior? Dalice 11:14:53 4/20/2002 (0)

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