Self-Management versus Usual Care of Mastitis Following Childbirth: A Randomised Control Trial

This study is comparing two approaches to managing mastitis — a painful breast infection that can occur during breastfeeding — to see which leads to better outcomes for mothers and their babies. Mastitis can cause flu-like symptoms, breast pain, and redness, and it often leads women to stop breastfeeding earlier than they planned. The study is comparing a 'self-management' approach (where women learn to manage mastitis at home) against 'usual care' (seeing a GP). The study will follow women from birth to track how long they breastfeed, their confidence, and how often they visit their GP. You may be eligible if: - You are a breastfeeding woman aged 18 to 50 years - You have given birth at the Gold Coast Hospital You may NOT be eligible if: - You do not have access to a phone - You do not speak English - Your baby has been admitted to the special care nursery Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.