Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and How to Prevent It [Video]

While the most fun part of being a new mama is getting to know your baby and soaking up all that sweet snuggle time, there are feeding and sleeping schedules to be established. And, unfortunately, a case of mastitis can really shake things up.

New moms already have plenty to think about. Mastitis shouldn’t be one of them. The good news? It doesn’t have to be.

Read on to find out exactly what mastitis is, how to tell if you have this condition, what to do if you develop it, and how to prevent it in the future (yes, it’s totally possible!).

A common condition in breastfeeding moms, mastitis is breast inflammation that’s often—but not always—caused by an infection. The painful condition happens when a milk duct …