Pump breasts if feeding will be missed, due to absence from the infant.

Vary breastfeeding positions at each feeding.

Start infant on the unaffected side, so there is less pain when infant is the hungriest.

Apply warm compresses to affected area before feeding.

Wear an underwire bra around the clock.

Maintain activity due to the risk of blood clots with extra rest.

Wash hands before handling the breast.

Finish antibiotics even if symptoms improve.

Pump breastmilk and feed it to infant instead of nursing.