The baby should continue to nurse. The milk is not dangerous for the baby, but scientists have discovered that it can taste salty during a bout of mastitis. This may be the body's way of controlling bacteria levels in the milk. Unfortunately, some babies will reject the mastitis breast because the milk tastes bitter. In that case, the baby can nurse on the other side while an effective pump or hand expression keep the affected breast drained.
Authorities discourage abrupt weaning during mastitis because of the risk of abscess formation.
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