Troian Bellisario, 33, is a proud mother to Aurora Adams, her first child with her husband Patrick J. Adams, 37. On August 7, 2019, the actress best known for her role as Spencer Hastings in “Pretty Little Liars” took to Instagram to share her experience with breastfeeding and mastisis in time for the World Breastfeeding Week.
In the post, Bellisario shared a photo of her nursing Aurora and another photo of her in a hands-free pumping bra. Like other breastfeeding mothers, the “Pretty Little Liars” star shared that she also struggled with mastitis.
“Mastisis is an inflammation of the breast tissue that can cause pain and is commonly found in new, nursing moms,” Carrie Pawlowski, RN told Michigan Medicine. ” You may notice redness and swelling on the infected breast as well as flu-like symptoms, such as chills and fevers.”
“It’s common for women to attribute these signs to being rundown and tired but don’t,” Pawlowski continued. “It’s important to alert your doctor right away if you’re feeling any of them.”
It is safe for nursing mothers with mastitis to breastfeed their babies, according to Pawlovski. However, she noted that if the milk is not removed from the breast, it can cause engorgement, which can slow the recovery time.
Meanwhile, watch Bellisario and Patrick take the relationship test here:
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