Join in as we embark on a topic that, I have to admit, I knew very little about until having this conversation! Today, we are talking about mastitis- what it is, the latest research, causes, symptoms, and much more.
Joining me today on Yoga | Birth | Babies for this conversation is Bella Masotti Rochford. Bella is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and National Board-Certified & NYS licensed Occupational Therapist. She owns a private practice (Nurturing LIFT, LLC) that specializes in lactation and infant feeding therapy, and supports families navigating breast/chest feeding and bottle feeding.
Mastitis has historically been misunderstood, and Bella is here to provide clarity with her extensive knowledge. She’ll also share essential tips on what to do and what to avoid if you’re dealing with mastitis. I know this episode will resonate with many of you listening. Enjoy!
MASTITIS RESOURCES:
– Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (Protocol #36): https://www.bfmed.org/assets/ABM%20Protocol%20%2336.pdf
– Jeanette Mesite Frem’s flange fitting services and resources: babiesincommon.com
– Maya Bolman’s “Breast Gymnastics” and the use of therapeutic lymphatic massage:
– Physician Guide to Breastfeeding website by Dr. Katrina Mitchell is a great guide for parents who are experiencing persistent mastitis-type episodes and may benefit from evidenced-based lab or imaging expertise: https://physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org/category/mastitis
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Bella and what led her to specializing in lactation and infant feeding therapy
- What the latest research shows about mastitis and how it’s been misunderstood
- The most common causes of “milk stasis”
- The signs ands symptom of “milk stasis”
- The best and worst things you can do if you suspect you have mastitis
- If someone should still be breastfeeding or expressing milk when they have milk stasis, and what they should do if it hurts too much to do so
- When to reach out for help and who to reach out to
- One final tip or piece of advice Bella offers new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Bella:
Bella is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and National Board-Certified & NYS licensed Occupational Therapist. She owns a private practice (Nurturing LIFT, LLC) that specializes in lactation and infant feeding therapy, and supports families navigating breast/chest feeding and bottle feeding. Specialty areas include oral sensory motor therapy for infants, adaptive equipment to help families meet feeding and lactation goals, and facilitating return to work transitions throughout postpartum.
Bella’s a parent to two fiery little ones. She loves hiking & being in nature, playing chess, & creating things (art/resources/you name it!). And she has a lifelong love for learning.
Connect with Bella:
IG: nurturinglift_ot
FB: nurturingliftOT
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