Climb in bed with your baby and allow yourself to rest. It is also a good idea to increase your fluid intake at this time. Your physician will prescribe a course of antibiotics. Your baby may be fussy while nursing due to the salty taste of your milk rather than a decreased supply. Sodium levels rise in breastmilk during mastitis.
Some babies refuse the affected breast.
If this is the case, pumping as often as your baby would nurse, will be needed to remain comfortable and to help you heal. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child's, please consult your family's health care provider immediately and do not wait for a response from our professionals. Inc. Legal Disclaimer. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment.