[0.48] Brigid introduces todays episode topic and introduces Dr Kavita to the listeners. You can listen to part 1 of Brigid’s chat with Dr Kavita here.

[2.23] Dr Kavita explains what mastitis is and what causes mastitis.

[4.34] Dr Kavita talks about using antibiotics for mastitis.

[5.22] Dr Kavita explains what blocked milk ducts are and what they feel like.

[8.31] Dr Kavita talks about how we get milk stasis.

[10.12] Brigid and Dr Kavita talks about how treatment for mastitis has changed.

[11.35] Dr Kavita talks about how ‘there is a place for everything’ in breastfeeding.

[12.36] Dr Kavita talks about ‘pump damage’.

[13.10] Dr Kavita talks about the new guidelines to diagnose mastitis and bringing that to the attention of doctors. You can find the mastitis guidelines here.

[19.02] Dr Kavita and Brigid discuss the mastitis spectrum.

[19.32] Dr Kavita talks about the symptoms of mastitis on the mastitis spectrum.

[21.03] Dr Kavita talks about abyss as a symptom of mastitis.

[22.40] Dr Kavita talks about the different treatment method for mastitis.

[24.12] Dr Kavita talks about diagnosing and treating mastitis early.

[25.43] Dr Kavita talks about how it takes at least 3-5 days for anything with the breast to get better.

[26.50] Dr Kavita talks about what women who get recurring blocked ducts or mastitis should do.

[27.36] Dr Kavita talks about how any lump in the breast should be investigated.

[29.37] Dr Kavita talks about your breast microbiome.

[33.18] Dr Kavita talks about breastfeeding with mastitis.

[33.52] Dr Kavita gives a summary of to do and what not to do if you have mastitis.

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