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 Health Visitors, Nurses & Women's Health Professionals 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