Mastitis
Mastitis
Mastitis
Breastfeeding is hard enough — pain and fever can get in the bin. If you’re dealing with blocked ducts or mastitis, we’ll help you manage it early and safely.
Breastfeeding is hard enough — pain and fever can get in the bin. If you’re dealing with blocked ducts or mastitis, we’ll help you manage it early and safely.
Breastfeeding is hard enough — pain and fever can get in the bin. If you’re dealing with blocked ducts or mastitis, we’ll help you manage it early and safely.
What is it?
Mastitis is inflammation of breast tissue, sometimes associated with infection. It can present with redness, swelling, tenderness/lumps, and flu-like symptoms. Early management matters.
How we treat it at Alaga
• Screen symptoms and red flags (and refer promptly if infection suspected) • Education on early management and when to seek medical care • Supportive strategies to promote comfort and milk flow (gentle, not aggressive) • Feeding/positioning ergonomics to reduce repeated irritation • Whole-body support: posture, upper back/neck load, breathing and tension patterns
What is it?
Mastitis is inflammation of breast tissue, sometimes associated with infection. It can present with redness, swelling, tenderness/lumps, and flu-like symptoms. Early management matters.
How we treat it at Alaga
• Screen symptoms and red flags (and refer promptly if infection suspected) • Education on early management and when to seek medical care • Supportive strategies to promote comfort and milk flow (gentle, not aggressive) • Feeding/positioning ergonomics to reduce repeated irritation • Whole-body support: posture, upper back/neck load, breathing and tension patterns
What is it?
Mastitis is inflammation of breast tissue, sometimes associated with infection. It can present with redness, swelling, tenderness/lumps, and flu-like symptoms. Early management matters.
How we treat it at Alaga
• Screen symptoms and red flags (and refer promptly if infection suspected) • Education on early management and when to seek medical care • Supportive strategies to promote comfort and milk flow (gentle, not aggressive) • Feeding/positioning ergonomics to reduce repeated irritation • Whole-body support: posture, upper back/neck load, breathing and tension patterns
What is it?
Mastitis is inflammation of breast tissue, sometimes associated with infection. It can present with redness, swelling, tenderness/lumps, and flu-like symptoms. Early management matters.
How we treat it at Alaga
• Screen symptoms and red flags (and refer promptly if infection suspected) • Education on early management and when to seek medical care • Supportive strategies to promote comfort and milk flow (gentle, not aggressive) • Feeding/positioning ergonomics to reduce repeated irritation • Whole-body support: posture, upper back/neck load, breathing and tension patterns
Why Alaga for mastitis support?
Safety-led care
We know when it’s time for GP review and when conservative care is appropriate.
Gentle, evidence-based strategies
No forceful squeezing. No scary advice. Just supportive, sensible steps
Mum-life practical
Comfort, feeding positions, and “what do I do today?” answers.
Your mastitis action plan
01
Check symptoms + red flags
Fever, worsening pain, spreading redness → medical review.
01
Check symptoms + red flags
Understand your prolapse - what type, what grade (if relevant), what’s driving symptoms.
01
Check symptoms + red flags
Understand your prolapse - what type, what grade (if relevant), what’s driving symptoms.
01
Check symptoms + red flags
Understand your prolapse - what type, what grade (if relevant), what’s driving symptoms.
02
Reduce inflammation + discomfort
Gentle strategies to settle symptoms (tailored to you).
02
Reduce inflammation + discomfort
Build better support - pelvic floor + hips + deep core, trained the right way for you.
02
Reduce inflammation + discomfort
Build better support - pelvic floor + hips + deep core, trained the right way for you.
02
Reduce inflammation + discomfort
Build better support - pelvic floor + hips + deep core, trained the right way for you.
03
Support milk flow gently
Comfort-first approaches (no aggressive techniques).
03
Support milk flow gently
Lifestyle + support options - Pessary pathways, symptom strategies, and flare plans.
03
Support milk flow gently
Lifestyle + support options - Pessary pathways, symptom strategies, and flare plans.
03
Support milk flow gently
Lifestyle + support options - Pessary pathways, symptom strategies, and flare plans.
04
Optimise feeding ergonomics
Positions that reduce strain on breast/neck/upper back.
04
Optimise feeding ergonomics
Master pressure - Toilet habits, lifting, breath, and daily load so you’re not constantly “pushing down.”
04
Optimise feeding ergonomics
Master pressure - Toilet habits, lifting, breath, and daily load so you’re not constantly “pushing down.”
04
Optimise feeding ergonomics
Master pressure - Toilet habits, lifting, breath, and daily load so you’re not constantly “pushing down.”
05
Prevent recurrence
Plan for early warning signs, rest, and supports during busy weeks.
05
Prevent recurrence
Return to life + sport - Confidence with exercise, intimacy, work, and whatever makes you feel like you.
05
Prevent recurrence
Return to life + sport - Confidence with exercise, intimacy, work, and whatever makes you feel like you.
05
Prevent recurrence
Return to life + sport - Confidence with exercise, intimacy, work, and whatever makes you feel like you.
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17 Stockton Avenue
Moorebank NSW
Monday 9am-6pm
Wednesday 9am-6pm
Thursday 9am-6pm
Friday 9am-2pm
Saturday 9am-12pm
Call us
Email us
Visit us
(By appointment only)
17 Stockton Avenue
Moorebank NSW
Monday 9am-6pm
Wednesday 9am-6pm
Thursday 9am-6pm
Friday 9am-2pm
Saturday 9am-12pm