https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:21:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-2744817 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:47:56 +0000 ineebee 2744817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! Success story here too. I had half a dozen clogged ducts in the first three months or so, even though I felt like I was doing everything right! My LC recommended lecithin according to KellyMom's directions, and I didn't have a single one after that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-2744653 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 08:25:37 +0000 Alivoo01 2744653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes!! I'm very prone to clogged ducts the first few months of pumping (so annoying), even if I pump and nurse regularly. Lecithin def helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-2744624 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 08:00:33 +0000 Smurfette 2744624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babypugs: Yes!! I took like 4 at a time when I got a clogged duct. It was gone within a couple hours with nursing and massaging. I then took one a day and now I am still taking it while I am weaning so I don't get clogged up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-2744610 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:37:04 +0000 jape14 2744610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used sunflower lecithin for prevention and thought it worked great. I had mastitis 1 week postpartum and then started taking it daily after that. Never had a clogged duct or any issues once I started taking it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-2744607 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:32:04 +0000 babypugs 2744607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peaches1038: @Shantuck: @skipra: @MrsLonghorn: Yay!!!!! Glad there is something that can be done! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-2744527 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 21:40:52 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2744527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YES! Sunflower lechithin is great for prevention. I took either 3 or 4 capsules a day, I can't remember....but if I skipped one, I got a plugged duct the very next day. </p> <p> In my case, lechithin never helped me clear a plug - it was 100% for prevention, but it absolutely worked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-2744519 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 21:18:37 +0000 skipra 2744519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It definitely helps to clear clogs but not sure about prevention. I have still gotten a couple since I started taking it so it doesn't completely prevent them but if I increase the dose it will clear very quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-2744513 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:38:12 +0000 Shantuck 2744513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babypugs: I used sunflower lechitin as well and had success. My lactation consultant said 4 tablets per day until it's resolved and then 2 per day for a few days. She also also advised to use moist heat, massage, and to hand express while submerged under water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-2744500 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 19:34:12 +0000 peaches1038 2744500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes!! It worked for me! At first, i took it as a "treatment" but I kept getting them. So I took it every day and never got another plugged duct again. Would highly recommend. I used sunflower lecithin.<br /> ETA: I walled you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-2744491 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 18:41:08 +0000 babypugs 2744491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping! I keep getting clogged ducts and it's killing my supply. Has this worked for anyone? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-392559 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:55:41 +0000 Ree723 392559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know this is an old post but I just wanted to rekindle it to see if anyone else has some insights to share!</p> <p>After battling my 4th blocked duct in less than a month, I have just started taking a lecithin supplement and have my fingers crossed so tightly that it will work as blocked ducts are ridiculously painful! </p> <p>Anyone else have any experiences with lecithin? Did it work for you, and if so, how soon did you see a decrease in blocked ducts? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-287750 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 18:29:46 +0000 tequiero21 287750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>haven't tried, but good luck!!! keep us posted! i heard you have to wean very slowly to not get clogged ducts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-287698 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 16:34:04 +0000 junebuglim 287698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@COmom: Thanks! I'm glad to hear that you haven't had any more issues since. I just picked up a bottle today and hope to have the same results! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-287115 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:19:45 +0000 COmom 287115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take lecithin- I had clogged ducts and 2 rounds of mastitis. I talked to a lactation consultant and she suggested trying it. After I started I didn't have any more issues but not sure if it was the lecithin or something else. I first bought it at Whole Foods but then found it in my local supermarket for a lower price. I figured taking it couldn't hurt anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-try-lecithin-for-clogged-ducts#post-286757 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:01:24 +0000 junebuglim 286757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi! I've been pumping breastmilk for my twins for 5 plus months now and am in the process of slowly weaning off the pump! I've had several clogged ducts over the course of pumping and just got one again :(. I'm terrified of getting more and have read that lecithin helps. Has anyone taken it? Was it helpful? </p>