Factors for Developing Mastitis

What are the factors for developing Mastitis?

• Women aged 21-35 are more likely to develop mastitis
• Complications during delivery may increase mastitis occurrence

• Poor nutrition, high salt and fat intake, anemia may increase incidence of mastitis
• Maternal stress and fatigue may cause mastitis
• Injury in the breasts from any cause can damage gland tissue and ducts and this could lead to mastitis
• Antioxidants, Vitamin E, A and selenium intake reduces mastitis occurrence