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Join us as we learn from the highly esteemed breastfeeding medicine physician, Dr. Katrina B. Mitchell on the topic "New Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Mastitis Spectrum Protocol 2022". Together, we will be reviewing the pathophysiologic spectrum of inflammatory conditions affecting the lactating breast in the mastitis spectrum.

Our Speaker: Katrina B. Mitchell, MD, IBCLC, FACS is a board- certified general surgeon, fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist, and IBCLC whose practice includes the care and surgery of women with breast cancer and benign breast disease. She also treats maternal complications of lactation, and has a special interest in pregnancy and postpartum breast cancer. She resides in Santa Barbara, California and practices at the Ridley Tree Cancer Center at Sansum Clinic.

Topic Overview: We will start with discussing hyperlactation (“oversupply”) and will transition into exploring non- infectious and infectious mastitis, and abscess development in the setting of massage and untreated hyperlactation. We will also detail the identification and treatment of galactocele and lactational phlegmon. The goal is for lactation consultants to identify when these conditions may be presenting in a patient they are evaluating, and to understand when to refer patients to a medical provider for further intervention and care. We will review risk factors for these conditions and how LCs, within their scope of practice, can help prevent the progression of complications. These include techniques such as gentle lymphatic drainage and other supportive measures such as reducing excessive pumping that will be reviewed.

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