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Mom of a 3 yr 10 m old boy3 years ago

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iam an breastfeeding mom , my baby is 2 months old and I got diagnosed with mastitis, in that case can I feed my baby formula as a top feed once or twice a day

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy3 years ago

A. Treating mastitis The main thing to do is carry on breastfeeding (even though it may be extremely painful). By stopping breastfeeding, the blockage will only get worse. Even if you have an infection, breastfeeding won't harm your baby (although your milk may taste a little salty).

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