Sore Breast

Pain in the breasts may be caused by engorgement, a plugged duct, mastitis or something else.

It is often difficult for a mother (and doctor) to tell whether the inflammation is due to engorgement or a plugged duct, neither of which needs antibiotics, or mastitis, which usually, but not always, requires antibiotics.

Use the guidelines in the chart to help you figure out what the problem is and how to treat it.

Measuring DHA Content in Breast Milk

Use the links to find additional information on how to relieve sore breasts.

SORE BREASTS: STAGES OF SEVERITY