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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Moorebank NSW

Monday 9am-6pm

Wednesday 9am-6pm

Thursday 9am-6pm

Friday 9am-2pm

Saturday 9am-12pm

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0480 752 351

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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

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Start your health journey today

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

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