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Postpartum mastitis
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Postpartum mastitis

Get expert care for postpartum mastitis by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Postpartum Mastitis visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your postpartum mastitis visit

Mastitis can escalate quickly if not treated properly. This visit confirms the diagnosis and gets treatment started so you can keep breastfeeding comfortably.

You have a red, hard, or painful area on your breast that's developed while breastfeeding

You have a fever, chills, or flu-like symptoms alongside breast pain

Your breast is significantly engorged despite feeding or pumping

OTC pain relievers and warm compresses aren't improving things after 12 to 24 hours

You're not sure whether to keep breastfeeding or pumping from the affected side

You want to know whether antibiotics are needed and which are safe while nursing

What our customers have to say

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is mastitis and what causes it?

Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue — most commonly occurring in breastfeeding women in the first 6 weeks postpartum. It typically results from milk stasis (incomplete emptying) allowing bacterial entry, most commonly Staphylococcus aureus. It presents with localized breast pain, redness, warmth, swelling, and fever.

Should I stop breastfeeding if I have mastitis?

No — continuing to breastfeed or pump is strongly recommended during mastitis. Milk removal is essential for resolution and does not harm the baby (the bacteria do not pass to the infant in clinically significant amounts). Stopping feeds worsens milk stasis and increases the risk of abscess formation.

Do I need antibiotics for mastitis?

Mild mastitis caught early may respond to frequent milk removal, warm compresses, and rest without antibiotics. Antibiotics are recommended when symptoms are severe, when improvement doesn't occur within 12–24 hours of conservative measures, or when systemic symptoms (high fever, flu-like illness) are prominent. Dicloxacillin or cephalexin are first-line.

How do I know if I have a breast abscess rather than mastitis?

An abscess presents as a fluctuant (fluid-filled), tender lump that doesn't improve with antibiotics — requiring ultrasound-guided drainage or surgical incision. Any breast lump that persists despite treatment, or that is hard and well-defined, warrants prompt evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and guide management.

What side effects are associated with mastitis treatments?

Dicloxacillin and cephalexin are safe during breastfeeding — minimal transfer to breast milk. Both may cause GI upset. NSAIDs for pain are safe during breastfeeding and reduce inflammation. Abscess drainage is performed under local anesthesia with standard procedural risks. Early treatment prevents progression to abscess in most cases. Postpartum Mastitis visit What to expect from a Postpartum Mastitis visit
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