Struggle of Aimee Vivian with mastitis and her battle for credibility revealed

Aimee Vivian, a well-known Capital FM presenter, has shared her harrowing experience with Mastitis, an inflammation of breast tissue often linked to breastfeeding. The condition can cause extreme pain and, in severe cases, life-threatening infections.

Vivian, a mother to a beautiful daughter named Charli, was initially inspired by Louise Thompson's advocacy for women's health concerns. However, her own journey with Mastitis was far from smooth.

After the birth of her daughter, Vivian struggled to get Charli to latch, and her milk became visibly infected. Despite this, her GP initially diagnosed her with breast engorgement and advised her to persist with getting her daughter to latch.

As the symptoms worsened, causing extreme pain and shaking, Vivian's infection turned into sepsis. She was hospitalized, where she received antibiotics, had blood tests and blood pressure taken, and even had a near-death experience.

In the hospital, Kerry, a midwife who had helped Vivian with her C-section scar, advised her to seek immediate medical attention. However, her initial consultation with Dr. Sarah Müller was not productive, as the doctor was initially reluctant to acknowledge the severity of the illness.

Vivian had to persuade her GP to prescribe antibiotics for her Mastitis. She also took to social media, asking for medical advice due to the infected milk and her suspected Mastitis.

Through her ordeal, Vivian has learned the importance of self-advocacy in medical situations. She emphasizes that her story is not meant to slander all medical professionals, but to highlight the lack of care for women during childbirth and beyond.

Vivian wants to educate other women about Mastitis and the importance of seeking help early. If she had known the seriousness of engorgement and the symptoms of Mastitis, she would have sought medical help sooner.

Vivian's story serves as a reminder for all women to be aware of their health and to advocate for themselves when necessary. It's a call for better care and more education about women's health issues.