Common breastfeeding issues
Sometimes women can experience the following medical conditions as a result of breastfeeding:
- Engorgement which is caused when blood, milk and other fluids build up in the breast.
- Blocked milk ducts which cause tender or painful lumps as a result of milk build up in the breast.
- Mastitis which occurs when a blockage in a milk duct causes milk to enter the surrounding breast tissue, causing inflammation.
Where to get help
Breastfeeding Centre of WA
- Counselling and appointments 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday
- Phone: (08) 6458 1844
- More information about Breastfeeding Centre of WA
Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA)
- National Breastfeeding Helpline available 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Phone: 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268)
- Visit the ABA website (external site)
Ngala Parenting Line
- Phone: (08) 9368 9368 – 8.00am to 8.00pm 7 days a week
- Outside metro area – Free call 1800 111 546 (free from land line only)
- Visit the Ngala website (external site)
You can also:
Acknowledgements
Breastfeeding Centre of WA
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