Incidence, antibiotic treatment and outcomes of lactational mastitis: Findings from The Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study (MoBa).

Luke E GrzeskowiakMoni R SahaWendy V IngmanHedvig NordengEivind YstromLisa Helen Amir

Published in: Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology (2021)

Lactational mastitis and its associated treatment with antibiotics are common. Early (<1 month postpartum) mastitis appears to be a modest risk factor for suboptimal breastfeeding outcomes. In addition, mastitis is associated with poorer mental health.

Keyphrases

mental health
risk factors
combination therapy
insulin resistance
glycemic control