https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 16:10:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-something-im-doing-to-myself-more-prone-to-clogged-ducts#post-257640 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:58:01 +0000 Red 257640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with all of Mrs. Stroller's tips, especially the fitted bra. I got two plugged ducts due to ill-fitting bras that put pressure on my ducts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-something-im-doing-to-myself-more-prone-to-clogged-ducts#post-257635 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:51:06 +0000 Mrs. Bee 257635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i had 3 in the first couple of months, and then never again. unfortunately some women are just more prone to them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-something-im-doing-to-myself-more-prone-to-clogged-ducts#post-257630 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:47:09 +0000 Mrs. Stroller 257630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A few things to look into:<br /> Bra that fits well, no underwires (Nordstrom will fit you and does a great job)<br /> Don't hold your breast too tightly when nursing<br /> Massage your breasts when you pump to "get it all out"<br /> Make sure LO empties you totally at the last nursing before bed<br /> Pump immediately after nursing in the AM if LO is sleeping through the night<br /> Don't sleep on your side/stomach<br /> Evening Primrose Oil daily may help<br /> Drink a lot of water</p> <p>I had them during the first few months too, but don't really get them much anymore, knock on wood. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-something-im-doing-to-myself-more-prone-to-clogged-ducts#post-257486 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:02:07 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 257486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a few as well. The two things that helped me the most were a loose bra and drinking lots of water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-something-im-doing-to-myself-more-prone-to-clogged-ducts#post-257447 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:22:50 +0000 jennylynn 257447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@leelee: my lactation consultant suggested that, but it says not to take it if you have a history of depression, which I do. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-something-im-doing-to-myself-more-prone-to-clogged-ducts#post-257445 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:21:07 +0000 leelee 257445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried taking lethicin? I heard it really helps prevent clogged ducts.</p> <p><a href="http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-something-im-doing-to-myself-more-prone-to-clogged-ducts#post-257376 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:44:21 +0000 MsMini 257376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have heard that side or stomach sleeping are risk factors, as well as improperly fitting bras (have you had a professional fitting recently?). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-there-something-im-doing-to-myself-more-prone-to-clogged-ducts#post-257339 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:14:07 +0000 jennylynn 257339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been breastfeeding for 4 months now, and I'm on my 3rd clogged duct! I BF LO when I'm not at work, and I pump every 2 1/2 hours when I do work. I don't get it. Is there a reason that I don't know of that I keep getting them? </p>