Barbara Wilson-Clay

Case Report of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Mastitis With Abscess Formation in a Breastfeeding Woman

An afebrile woman with persistent nonhealing nipples and low-grade intermittent breast pain was diagnosed at 9 weeks postpartum with a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection of the left breast with abscess formation. Unilateral weaning allowed partial lactation to continue. J Hum Lact. 24(3):326-329. Una mujer afebril con pezones que persistentemente no sanaban y un poco de dolor intermitente en el pecho se diagnosticó a las 9 semanas postparto con infección del pecho izquierdo debido a Estafilococo aureus resistente a la meticilina (MRSA) con formación de absceso. La suspensión unilateral de la lactancia permitió que se continuara la lactancia parcial.

Learning to Lobby for Probreastfeeding Legislation: The Story of a Texas Bill to Create a Breastfeeding-Friendly Physician Designation

Legislation can reduce institutional barriers to breastfeeding. Lobbying is the process by which legislation is influenced by a special interest group. While generally thought of as an activity available only to the rich and powerful, lobbying by lactation activists can be an effective way to change public policy. A breastfeeding coalition in central Texas has been involved with lobbying efforts since 1995. Tactical lessons learned are shared to inspire and assist others seeking to pass probreastfeeding legislation. Journal of Human Lactation. 21(2):191-198.

Successful Breastfeeding Outcome of a Woman with a Nevus of the Nipple: A Case Study

Unusual conditions of the nipple and breast may interfere with breastfeeding. Nevi of the nipple are rare, and breastfeeding outcomes of women with this condition have only been briefly reported in the literature. This case describes the proactive lactation management and successful breastfeeding outcome of a woman with a large, roughly textured nevus located on her right nipple and areola.