Plugged Ducts & Mastitis

Description

In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Victoria Rothbard, a CLC who faced countless challenges throughout her journey, including recurrent plugged ducts and mastitis. Victoria often received conflicting advice and quickly learned that there is a lot of misleading breastfeeding information out there. Together, Jacqueline and Victoria clear up some key pieces of information around mastitis, pumping, and clogged ducts. 

Victoria decided to become a Certified Lactation Counselor to help provide parents with evidence-based support. Jacqueline and Victoria discuss the Academy of Breastfeeding Protocol and its response from other lactation consultants. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• When nipple shields should and shouldn't be used
• How to navigate the weaning process
• Signs and symptoms of clogged ducts and mastitis
• What to do if you’re experiencing mastitis
• ABM Protocols and the response