https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 22:07:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-lumps-while-breast-feeding#post-52413 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:09:30 +0000 BabyLove 52413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. I had the same thing. My doctor determined that they're just clogged ducts. It sounds pretty common but it's always good to go see your doctor so you can rest assured that everything is functioning ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-lumps-while-breast-feeding#post-52410 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:58:47 +0000 mamimami 52410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a lump in late pregnancy and they did an ultrasound while they were looking at the baby and it was nothing - they said it'd get better with breastfeeding and it eventually went away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-lumps-while-breast-feeding#post-52403 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:16:52 +0000 owlmom 52403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clogged ducts should clear in 24-48 hours, especially if you apply heat, massage, and nurse in multiple positions. If you've had the same lump for several days and can't get it to clear, it's worth calling your healthcare provider. I had a plug that hadn't cleared after 4 days of working on it, and my OB had me come in for a mammogram and an ultrasound just to make sure there wasn't anything causing the lump other than milk. You should also monitor for signs of infection. One of the midwives in my OB's practice said that sometimes you can get an infection without showing the symptoms of mastitis, which is another reason to check with your healthcare provider if you have a clogged duct for several days.<br /> @miranlee: plugged ducts are pretty common. Definitely try to get it to clear by applying heat, massaging it, etc because it can lead to mastitis. Mrs. Bee has a really great post about plugged ducts (which I can't seem to find right now), and there's lots of helpful info on kellymom.com (<a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mom/mastitis.html" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mom/mastitis.html</a>). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-lumps-while-breast-feeding#post-52340 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:05:16 +0000 miranlee 52340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im glad you posted this, bc i have experienced the same thing. I just had my baby last friday so have been breastfeeding for a week. I felt a pearl sized hard lump in one breast. Im not sure either on how big a deal this is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-lumps-while-breast-feeding#post-52276 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:32:54 +0000 T.H.O.U. 52276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I had one that wouldn't go away after lots of massage and hot compress so I had an ultrasound done. They want to do a follow up scan after I'm done breastfeeding to make sure they are just clogged ducts </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-lumps-while-breast-feeding#post-52270 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:26:48 +0000 Green Thumb 52270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi all! The past few weeks I've noticed a firmer "lump" in my right breast. Since I'm breastfeeding it's hard to distinguish whether it's just a "full spot" (as I call them) or something that I should bring to my midwife's attention. It's not tender, I only notice it when massaging before pump sessions. Anyone else have the same thing? thanks </p>