How to Prevent and Treat Mastitis

Keep your breasts clean (with breast milk)

If you have cracked or bleeding nipples, keep them clean to prevent infection.

The best protection: your own milk, which has antiseptic properties. Express a little milk after each feeding, drip it onto your nipples, and let it dry there before putting on clean nursing pads.

When you shower, use plain water on your breasts and nipples, then use milk on the nipples again.