Mastitis: have you tried ginger?
Do I really have to give a disclaimer? I’m not a doctor. If you have a problem, go see one.
In the meantime… if you’re feeling feverish, if you feel like you’re coming down with the flu and there’s a hot place, a red spot on your breast or up into your armpit… you might be at the onset of mastitis. If you act quickly, you could avert disaster, with a little bit of fresh ginger.
Mash, chop or otherwise destroy a 1″ piece of fresh, peeled ginger root into a paste and apply it to the affected area, then cover with a dressing. You will feel the ginger heat up, and it really does pull the poison of the infection out of the area. It’s a good thing to do while you’re waiting for your doctor’s appointment!
Other things to try when you have a clogged duct that feels like it’s starting down the road to infection: hot compresses, or a hot shower with the spray directed on the clogged ducts. Point your baby’s chin towards the clog when he or she nurses. Lots of water. Patience.
And good luck.
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1 opinion for Mastitis: have you tried ginger?
Eleanor Irvington
Apr 3, 2008 at 12:27 am
Thank you so much for giving advice on what to do if I think mastitis is coming on. This website has plenty of information on how to keep healthy during breastfeeding and what herbal supplements and vitamins you should be taking in order to ensure you and your baby’s health!
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