07-12-2011, 04:56 PM
A 25-year old primi-para is evaluated for soreness in her breasts. She just started breast feeding her three day old male infant. She also reports low grade fever over the past few hours. On examination, her temperature is 99.2F. Her breasts are hard and swollen. They are warm to touch. She has pain on movement of the breast. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her clinical presentation?
A) Poor positioning of infant while feeding
B) Prolonged suckling
C) Inadequate feeding
D) Infection
E) Plugged ducts
A) Poor positioning of infant while feeding
B) Prolonged suckling
C) Inadequate feeding
D) Infection
E) Plugged ducts