Wear an underwire bra around the clock.
Apply warm compresses to affected area before feeding.
Pump breasts if feeding will be missed, due to absence from the infant.
Pump breastmilk and feed it to infant instead of nursing.
Finish antibiotics even if symptoms improve.
Maintain activity due to the risk of blood clots with extra rest.
Wash hands before handling the breast.
Start infant on the unaffected side, so there is less pain when infant is the hungriest.
Vary breastfeeding positions at each feeding.