Breastfeeding: Engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis

Engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis are common causes of pain that can challenge women’s efforts to breastfeed.¹ This CPD module for GPs, Midwives & Maternity Support Workers will help you recognise these conditions and outlines simple techniques, such as applying warm compresses and gentle breast massage, which you can advise to relieve symptoms and help women to continue breastfeeding

Educational objectives

After studying this module you should:

• Understand the causes of engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis
• Know how to relieve the symptoms
• Gain confidence in offering advice about breast massage

Next steps

• Read the clinical review content
  
• Complete the online assessment
• Receive your FREE CPD certificate

Authors

Written by: Karen J Stocker BSc (Hons)
Reviewed by: Dr Helen McIntyre RM, RGN, MSc, DHSci

This learning module can be used towards CPD for revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and General Medical Council (GMC).