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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Prevention

The following may help reduce the risk of Mastitis:

• Careful nipple care to prevent irritation and cracking
• Feeding often and pumping milk to prevent engorgement of the breast
• Proper breast feeding technique with good latching by the baby
• Weaning slowly, over several weeks, rather than abruptly stopping breastfeeding