https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:45:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/repeat-mastitis#post-2894877 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 08:03:48 +0000 periwinklebee 2894877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one severe case, which was really miserable because I in turn had an adverse reaction to the antibiotics, then a couple of more mild cases. But I also had TONS and TONS of clogs, once we got a handle on that (by fixing LO's tongue tie), it never happened again. </p> <p>Adverse GI reactions are a common reaction of lechitin, and the doses often recommended for clogs are quite high. Putting a heating pad on it a few times a day can help keep things unclogged, as can massaging in a hot shower. Also, mastitis doesn't always result from a clog, so could have just been bad luck with some bacteria getting in a small crack... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/repeat-mastitis#post-2894870 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 22:25:13 +0000 Shantuck 2894870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never had mastitis but I had tons of clogged ducts (so much so that my ob/gyn recommended a mammogram at my postpartum appointment) and my lactation consultant recommended sunflower lechitin. That seemed to work for me and the clogged ducts went away without massaging, soaking, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/repeat-mastitis#post-2894865 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:31:44 +0000 pachamama 2894865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mastitis is definitely not fun!! I got it twice with my first son and once with my second. It was bad but I could still function. I never took antibiotics. I drank water, and combed my boob with a comb and conditioner in the shower. And massage helped . Both were from oversupply and going a little too long between feedings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/repeat-mastitis#post-2894864 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:04:44 +0000 JennyPenny 2894864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LadyDi: I had a single really bad case with DS1 that antibiotics knocked out. With DS2 I had recurrent (maybe 5 or so) mild cases that apparently were caused by never fully getting rid of the infection. But I had an oversupply with him as well and once I went on lecithin never had any more clogs or mastitis. My breasts felt sore for a while too after the symptoms faded but I think that’s more because of all the stress the infection and working out the clog put on them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/repeat-mastitis#post-2894856 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 13:37:42 +0000 LadyDi 2894856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaCate: Thank you, I am so sorry you got it twice. I have been doing A LOT of massaging to the point that I am worried that is what's causing the soreness. </p> <p>@bhbee: Thanks, I've been thinking about trying lecithin but saw on another thread that it can cause GI issues. I'm glad I am not the only one who couldn't feel the clog though. I have spent a lot of time over the past two weeks feeling myself up and trying to figure out where it is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/repeat-mastitis#post-2894852 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 10:24:53 +0000 bhbee 2894852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could try lecithin (sunflower is popular I think?) - think it works as an ongoing help to keep clogs away. </p> <p>I also got mastitis without ever feeling a clog. It was awful and I feel for you having a case that was hard to clear up. Even the 3 days mine took to improve was awful. Hugs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/repeat-mastitis#post-2894850 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 10:04:40 +0000 MamaCate 2894850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LadyDi: yes I had mastitis twice with my second baby. The first time was early and the second was about 8 weeks later. I think the best thing you can do for prevention is try to clear clogs by massaging in the shower or during feedings/pumping sessions. after that early period I never got it back again. </p> <p>It is so hard and I can see how you would be worried but I do think repeats are fairly rare! I remember I had a friend who seemed susceptible to clogs and she ended up taking some supplement her LC recommended to help but I don’t remember the name. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/repeat-mastitis#post-2894846 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 08:35:58 +0000 LadyDi 2894846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you had mastitis once, did it come back again? </p> <p>I had pretty bad case of mastitis about two weeks ago and just finished my antibiotic. I am REALLY paranoid about getting it again because it was truly awful and took awhile to get on an antibiotic that worked, I had to have a breast ultrasound, etc. I'm concerned because I never knew I had a clogged duct to begin with (and I am familiar with them from my previous babies). I could never feel where it was, but as the mastitis got worse my whole left side of my breast was red, hot, inflamed. It's better now but I still feel like my breast is a bit sore. I can't feel a plugged duct but I am worried it's still blocked and I can't feel it and I'll get mastitis again. If you had mastitis did it come back? What do I do for a blocked duct if I can't tell if there is one or not? </p>