Natural health: How to avoid mastitis when breastfeeding 

Megan Sheppard offers advice for the prevention of the painful breastfeeding condition and on steps to protect your prostate

Midwives and lactation consultants have recommended the cabbage leaf treatment for decades.

I developed painful mastitis while breastfeeding my first child. I’m due to have a second baby in July and want to avoid it happening again. What would you suggest?

A: A good place to start is with a lactation consultant who can be particularly helpful when the difficulty is linked to an issue with latching and positioning during breastfeeding.