Inflammation of the breast (mastitis) with or without infection or redness has a variety of etiologies and presentations that range from the fairly benign blocked duct to the more serious breast ...

While mastitis is a common complication of breastfeeding, many new parents remain unprepared for this painful condition that can develop rapidly and significantly impact the early parenting ...

When milk stasis is left unresolved, the mother has an increased risk for developing infectious mastitis. If she already has infectious mastitis her risk of getting an abscess is increased ...