Breastfeeding Flashcards
1
Q
how is engorgement treated
A
continue encouraging breastfeeding
pain meds
may need to express to encourage milk flow
2
Q
how is mastitis treated
A
flucloxacillin (1g 4x a day)
clindamycin is second line
3
Q
do you continue breastfeeding with an abcess?
A
yes
4
Q
how is an abcess treated?
A
IV Abx
5
Q
how is a 26 wk old baby fed?
A
NG tube with breast milk expressed from mother
mother ideally starts expressing within 2 hours from birth
