Can my baby nurse if I have mastitis?

Yes, your baby can nurse if you have mastitis. It is important to take care when nursing a baby with mastitis to avoid passing the infection on to them. To prevent transmission of any bacteria from your milk, use good hygiene practices like washing and sanitizing your hands before touching the nipple or breast tissue, changing nursing pads frequently, and avoiding squeezing or expressing milk from the affected area.

It's also important to monitor for signs of thrush in both you and your baby since mastitis can increase the risk of developing this yeast infection. Antibiotics prescribed by a doctor may be necessary to treat bacterial infections that cause mastitis along with pumping milk regularly (but not too often) as it will help reduce pain and pressure in the affected breast(s).

Finally, make sure you are taking steps to rest and get enough fluids while your body is fighting off an infection; this will help speed up recovery time so that soon enough you can start breastfeeding normally again without worry!