What are the causes of Lactation Mastitis?

The two main causes for lactation mastitis is

Milk Stasis (Stagnation of Milk):

Milk stasis is the primary cause for development of lactation mastitis, which may or may not be accompanied with infection.
Milk stasis results from stagnation of milk within the breast due to inefficient removal of milk.
Infection may also occur in Milk stasis as the stagnant milk may provide a good nutrient supply for the growth of bacteria.
Lactation mastitis may occur when the breasts are filled with milk soon after delivery and milk is not removed by the infant from the breast, which may be due to:
Poor attachment of the infant to the breast
Ineffective suckling
Restriction of frequency or duration of feeds
Blockage in milk ducts
Increased milk supply

Microbial Infection:

Common microorganisms found in mastitis

Published on Feb 06, 2016
Last Updated on Feb 06, 2016

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