What are the symptoms of mastitis? Mastitis is a painful inflammation of the breast that affects breastfeeding women. Symptoms can include pain, swelling, and redness in the affected breast. Mothers may also experience fever, chills, and general discomfort. What causes mastitis? “Mastitis” (the vast majority of the time inflammatory rather than infectious) is often caused … Continue reading Mastitis, Engorgement and Breast Complications: Symptoms & Treatment