Comments on: Recurrent Mastitis, Herpangina and Tandem Nursing (Mom to Mom #10)

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:19:49 +0000

Phytolacca homeopathic remedy can be very helpful in treating mastitis that is painful in between feedings and the pain extends from the nipples all over the body. Belladonna can help if the breasts are hot, swollen, red with high fever. Borax is great for recurrent thrush in both mom and baby.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:51:43 +0000

I had mastitis 5 times in 13 weeks, and finally what completely helped was to pump when I’m full (when the baby doesn’t nurse, or feeding is delayed). I’ve found that it’s also related to plugged ducts, so taking Lecithin 1,200mg x 4 per day, iodine supplements, fish oil supp, lots of water, help, but don’t solve the problem. Also change nursing positions. Sometimes dangle over your kids while they nurse, and the ducts get almost perfectly unplugged. Avoid all saturated fats, those also plug ducts. There’s an herbal supplement from Tao of Herbs called Mammo-guard, that works on mammary glands and the lymphatic system. Rest! Cabbage in the bra between feedings! Or ice. I also take vitamin C, garlic supplements and a strong probiotic. Reuteri is the best probiotic for breast issues, including Thrush. But other RENEW LIFE products, are excellent too. Good luck to you! Oh… also, don’t forget to lubricate the nipples, as the moisture helps to keep ducts open, helping to avoid plugged ducts too… go figure!!! It’s all worth it! Take care!

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babygooroo » Blog Archive » Three Strikes and You’re Out — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:40:41 +0000

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By: Pet Wangia

Pet Wangia — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:31:04 +0000

Its strange how i bumped into this lovely website. I am now truly more knowledgeable. Keep up the good work, especially the one on tandem nursing!

By: Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:50:07 +0000

Allanna, that’s very interesting that you’ve found that the second child will have a much milder case of the virus if at all. That’s great and definitely a benefit of nursing twins! Good for you and your son and daughter. I’m happy to hear you’re going strong at 19-months!

By: Allanna

Allanna — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 22:43:11 +0000

As a mother to 19-month old twins, I can definitely answer regarding to what I’ve done regarding viruses and tandem feeding: keep nursing … I really don’t do anything different. Well, maybe I have my kidlets nurse a little more often.
Usually, what happens is that Z (my daughter) will catch something. Then, B (my son) will either have an extremely mild case of the virus (colds or the flu) or not catch it at all (croup or a really, really nasty case of the flu).

I’m not such an expert regarding mastitis. I’ve had it once. I went to the doctor, took all my medicine, did some warm compresses, and prayed.

Back to the issue of viruses and tandem feeding, our pediatrician told me that it’s really common when tandem feeding for one child to never come down with the virus.
I also tell myself as I’m cuddling extra with poor Z, trying not to be thrown up on … again, that I’m making sure that I’m exposed more and more so that I can produce all the antibodies to (1) help her get better and (2) protect B. ^_^