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What should I do if red puss filled the pump on my breast?

What does the red puss mean?

asked by Josi (52)

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This is usually a sign of infection. You could have a clogged duct or a yeast infection has been transfered from the baby's mouth to your breast. It could also be an abscess in your breast which can be a serious condition. This is something that should be discussed with your doctor.

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You have an infection and it is currently bleeding. Continue to pump but do not feed the breast milk to your child until you've been seen by a doctor.

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posted by Darry (2373)
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If red puss filled the pump on your breast then you should not breast feed a baby. Dispose of any breast milk and contact your doctor. There might be an infection and you do not want to pass that on to a baby. To avoid being engorged, you may continue to pump then dump the milk.

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posted by Erin91 (51)
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You need to call your doctor and explain exactly what has happened. It sounds like you have an infection in your breast. I would do this asap because you should not feed the baby until you know what the cause is. It may be something you could pass on to him/her.

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