04/08/2026
🩷 Myth or Fact?
❌ Myth: You should stop breastfeeding if you have mastitis.
In most cases, it’s actually recommended to continue breastfeeding or expressing milk while receiving appropriate treatment if needed. Emptying the breast can help relieve symptoms and support recovery.
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that can sometimes be associated with an infection. Many parents worry that breastfeeding could harm their baby, but in most cases it remains safe to continue feeding.
If you think you may have mastitis, it’s important to seek advice from your healthcare professional promptly, particularly if you have a high temperature, flu-like symptoms or your symptoms aren’t improving.
There are so many breastfeeding myths circulating online and through well-meaning advice. Throughout World Breastfeeding Week, I’ll be sharing evidence-informed facts to help separate myth from reality and support parents to make informed choices with confidence.
Have you ever heard this myth before? 💚