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Breastfeeding and Mastitis: 2026 Synthesis: What mechanisms, what treatments?
A new recommendation has just been published on the management of breast inflammation during breastfeeding. While the Clinical Protocol #36 of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM, 2022) laid the foundations for a spectrum-based approach, the new 2026 surgical guidelines and the theoretical model of Dr. Pamela Douglas (2022) redefine the pathophysiological mechanisms and reference interventions.
We present a synthesis for each of these three perspectives:

Elise Armoiry et Marie-Xavier Laporte
Jun 38 min read
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