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  • Lactation and Maternal Health
  • Microbiology and Immunology

Background:

  • Exclusive breastfeeding for six months, extended with complementary feeding until two years, is optimal infant nutrition.
  • Mastitis, an inflammation of the breast, poses a significant threat to breastfeeding continuity.
  • Distinguishing mastitis from physiological milk engorgement is essential for appropriate management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the challenges of mastitis during lactation.
  • To explore the potential role of probiotics in mastitis prevention.
  • To emphasize timely medical consultation for persistent lactation pain.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a narrative review of existing literature on mastitis and probiotics.
  • It synthesizes information regarding the pathophysiology of mastitis and proposed preventive strategies.
  • The review focuses on the efficacy of probiotic administration in the perinatal period.

Main Results:

  • Mastitis can significantly impact the ability to continue breastfeeding.
  • Probiotics represent a potential therapeutic strategy for mastitis prevention.
  • Perinatal administration of specific probiotics has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing mastitis incidence.

Conclusions:

  • Probiotics offer a promising avenue for preventing mastitis in lactating individuals.
  • Early medical intervention is critical for managing persistent pain and preventing complications.
  • Further research into targeted probiotic strains may optimize breastfeeding support.