Single Mother's Fight Against Mastitis and Infant Ear Infection

Single Mother's Ordeal Highlights Mastitis Challenges A single mother in the US recently shared her experience battling mastitis and caring for her baby, who had an ear infection. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, documented her hospital visit on TikTok. In her video, she describes the intense pain of mastitis, saying, "It's the worst pain, and you get unbearable fevers." She further explains the difficulties of maintaining exclusive breastfeeding for nearly 10 months and the subsequent dehydration she experienced. The video also shows her baby receiving treatment. While the situation was stressful, the video concludes with the baby's recovery, offering a hopeful note. The incident underscores the challenges faced by many single mothers and highlights the importance of seeking medical attention for mastitis.