Te Whatu Ora Healthpathways have recently published updated HealthPathways across to motu to reflect the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine: Mastitis Clinical Guidelines.

This involves shifting the emphasis from heat & pump to cool & drain and updating the antibiotic guidance.

There will be a nationwide webinar held on 06 November discusses these changes.

We would appreciate it if you were able to circulate to your networks who may be interested in viewing

PS- some further details

This education session is suitable for general practice and urgent care teams, midwives, Plunket nurses and Hauora M?ori providers or other community providers.

HealthPathways Education webinar on Rethinking Mastitis: Guideline changes and treatment options

Date & Time Wednesday 6 November 7pm-8pm

Booking link https://mobilehealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s4lWvEeVSaWiYhzZ8FMH4w

Discover the latest guidelines for improving the approach to the mastitis spectrum and breast abscess prevention, with updated assessment techniques and management strategies to support breastfeeding mothers.

Topics include:

? Assessing the red sore breast

? Strategies for treating mastitis

? Advice around breastfeeding and pumping

? Accessing good breastfeeding support

Further details are in the attached flyer.

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