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Some things to look for if you suspect a breast infection are:

  • Breast tenderness or pain
  • Abnormal discharge which can be pink, yellow, or green
  • A low fever
  • Breast hot to the touch
  • Swelling of the breast accompanied by pain
  • Bloody discharge from the nipple

If you suspect you may have a breast infection, contact your healthcare provider to be evaluated and treated with antibiotics.

The infection is not in the breast milk it is in the tissue / glands around the duct that hold the milk.

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