https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:37:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2632571 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 04:39:12 +0000 pachamama 2632571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>UPDATE: the mastitis is gone, and my breast soreness is mostly gone, but I am producing almost NOTHING! I can't pump enough to keep up with baby's needs. Left boob is outputting 2-4 oz and right is just over 1! I will try the lecithin, massage and exfoliating... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2632238 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 12:05:11 +0000 catlady 2632238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one side that was prone to clogged ducts and I used to massage it in the shower while trying to hit it with hot water. Sometimes it would take awhile (and be painful while doing it) but it always used to work to get the painful lumps out and I never developed mastitis. I also needed to open up milk blisters a couple times on that side as well, and I think that helped too. (I didn't try lecithin because I was avoiding it for my elimination diet so no advice there). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2632187 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:01:56 +0000 gingerbebe 2632187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Exfoliate the nipple in the shower because pumping without the friction and saliva from baby's mouth causes dried milk fat to build up in the nipple. Take lecithin religiously. See if you have a milk blister or bleb on the nipple. If so, you can try to open it up with a clean needle and pump. And if you can, ask your husband to suck out the clog. It's a bit faster than having the baby do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2631926 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 20:51:07 +0000 agold 2631926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had a clogged duct recently. I kneaded it with my Knuckle constantly while baby was nursing and it went away after two days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2631904 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 20:17:32 +0000 peaches1038 2631904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: very sore with one big lump. It's always on the top inner part of my right breast and extends down to the nipple. I've never had one last more than a day because I freak out a little and constantly pump and nurse until it's gone. I had mastatis once and that is something i never want to repeat that experience. I also use a heating pad before and during pumping/nursing and massage the breast while nursing and pumping. I just bought lecithin! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2631894 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 20:01:43 +0000 MrsSRS 2631894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for lots of lecithin and dangle nursing and heat. I always had one side produce more than the other. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2631884 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:44:33 +0000 pachamama 2631884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peaches1038: what do your clogged ducts feel like? It's been 3 days and one side of my boob is soooo tender and lumpy.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2631784 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:13:18 +0000 Mrsbells 2631784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>definitely try warm pack before you pump and during. i would keep offering your LO that side too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2631717 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 13:26:23 +0000 peaches1038 2631717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get a clogged duct at least 1-2x/month. The thing that works the best for me is dangle nursing. So instead of cradling DS in my arms and bringing him to the breast, i either kneel over him with his chin pointing towards to clog or I lay him in my lap and bend forward. Works every time. I am going to start the lecithin soon because I'm hoping to pump wean in nov when DS turns 1. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2631668 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:56:00 +0000 ShootingStar 2631668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In addition to the lecithin you could try a warm compress while you pump and massaging to get more milk out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2631667 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:47:45 +0000 ineebee 2631667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for lecithin here! I had recurring clogged ducts, and I followed the advice of my amazing LC who recommended following the advice of KellyMom (<a href="http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/</a>). NO MORE clogged ducts! They sell it at CVS!</p> <p>ETA My right boob also slacked. But I think that was the case from the beginning. ? Good luck! Let us know if you find something that works for you! Clogs suck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2631661 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:38:29 +0000 Cole 2631661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My lactation consultant swears by lecithin. I second that! I'm not sure of the dosage but I'd think it's pretty easy to find. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2631601 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:34:39 +0000 MrsKoala 2631601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe taking lecithin? I read about it as a preventative for clogs and used it for a couple weeks when weaning with my first LO after I got mastitis at 12 months in. I'm really prone to clogs and I think it helped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-recurring-clogged-duct-slacker-boob-9-months-in#post-2631599 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:31:58 +0000 pachamama 2631599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been EBF my son successfully for almost 9 months but lately since back at work and pumping, my right boob is such a slacker! It only outputs half the milk the other does. Which leads to clogged ducts and a wicked case of matitis (8.5 months in WTF)<br /> Any advice on how to get the milk flowing and reduce clogs/mastitis? I can tell LO gets frustrated with it which leads to a vicious cycle. I can only pump 1-2 times during my 8 hour teaching day... I eat oats, exercise and pound water. </p>