How to prevent breast infection or abscess formation?
Unrestricted feeding in the correct position usually prevents this. But in case sore or cracked nipples develop, and are followed by engorgement, it may lead to swelling, pain and redness on the side of the infection. It is to be treated by the doctor with drugs. If an abscess develops it has to be removed surgically. Mother can continue to breastfeed from the same side even after surgery.
