Lactation Mastitis - Causes

What are the causes of Lactation Mastitis?

The two main causes for lactation mastitis is

• Milk stasis
• Microbial Infection

Milk Stasis (Stagnation of Milk):

• Milk stasis is the primary cause for development of lactation mastitis, which may or may not be accompanied with infection.
• Milk stasis results from stagnation of milk within the breast due to inefficient removal of milk.
• Infection may also occur in Milk stasis as the stagnant milk may provide a good nutrient supply for the growth of bacteria.
• Lactation mastitis may occur when the breasts are filled with milk soon after delivery and milk is not removed by the infant from the breast, which may be due to:
• Poor attachment of the infant to the breast
• Ineffective suckling
• Restriction of frequency or duration of feeds
• Blockage in milk ducts
• Increased milk supply

Microbial Infection:

Common microorganisms found in mastitis

• Staphylococcus aureus
• Staphylococcus albus
• Streptococcus species
• Escherichia coli

Cite this Article ⇣⇡

Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:

• APA

  Dr. Reeja Tharu. (2016, February 06). Lactation Mastitis - Causes. Medindia. Retrieved on Dec 12, 2024 from https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/lacation-mastitis-causes.htm.

• MLA

  Dr. Reeja Tharu. "Lactation Mastitis - Causes". Medindia. Dec 12, 2024. <https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/lacation-mastitis-causes.htm>.

• Chicago

  Dr. Reeja Tharu. "Lactation Mastitis - Causes". Medindia. https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/lacation-mastitis-causes.htm. (accessed Dec 12, 2024).

• Harvard

  Dr. Reeja Tharu. 2016. Lactation Mastitis - Causes. Medindia, viewed Dec 12, 2024, https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/lacation-mastitis-causes.htm.