Journal article
Characteristics of lactation mastitis in a Western Australian cohort
Breastfeeding review, Vol.5(2), pp.5-11
1997
Abstract
This study followed a prospective cohort of 306 breastfeeding mothers for the first three months postpartum and identified a cumulative incidence rate for lactation mastitis of 27.1% and a cumulative recurrence rate of 6.5%. Mastitis was given as the reason for cessation of breastfeeding by 18% of women who ceased to breastfeed. It was the third most commonly stated reason given for cessation of breastfeeding. Fifty-one percent of cases occurred within the first two weeks postpartum. Early onset mastitis and the severity of localised symptoms were associated with bilateral mastitis and protracted outcomes.
Details
- Title
- Characteristics of lactation mastitis in a Western Australian cohort
- Authors/Creators
- C. Fetherston (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Breastfeeding review, Vol.5(2), pp.5-11
- Publisher
- Australian Breastfeeding Association
- Identifiers
- 991005543654407891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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