https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:12:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mastitis-amp-stubborn-clogged-duct#post-2082744 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 23:02:55 +0000 birdofafeather 2082744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: My GF is having this and another gal swears by lecithin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mastitis-amp-stubborn-clogged-duct#post-2082690 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 22:09:11 +0000 lady grey 2082690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was going to say licithin too! Also try not to sleep in a position that would put any pressure on your breasts. There are physical therapists that are trained I do ultrasound therapy for recurrent plugged duct issues so look to see if there is one in your area. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mastitis-amp-stubborn-clogged-duct#post-2082354 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:58:11 +0000 gingerbebe 2082354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After a long hot shower, rub your nipples with a washcloth or towel. Rub as much dried milk and old skin as you can. This last bout of mastitis I had a chunk come off and I swear it looked like a hole in my nipple but milk started shooting out and the clog finally cleared! Lecithin really helps to prevent - I take it religiously! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mastitis-amp-stubborn-clogged-duct#post-2082340 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:51:54 +0000 MrsKoala 2082340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the lecithin suggestion! I asked my husband to pick some up. This clog is killing me. It's so painful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mastitis-amp-stubborn-clogged-duct#post-2081970 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 15:11:57 +0000 Alivoo01 2081970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: I had that all the freakin time when I was nursing DS! It was annoying! After each pumping session, I made sure I hand expressed as much as I could. It seemed to help. Otherwise, I had to squeeze/hand express super duper hard till I heard a "pop" noise which meant the little bit of dried milk cleared. It hurt so bad, but the relief was amazing. I also took sunflower lecithin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mastitis-amp-stubborn-clogged-duct#post-2081757 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:51:30 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2081757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: my doctor recommended sunflower lecitihin .. I think you can find it at health food stores.. I haven't tried it yet </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mastitis-amp-stubborn-clogged-duct#post-2081724 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:28:41 +0000 MenagerieMama 2081724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one that didn't resolve until I found the tiniest milk blister on my nipple that I had to open. It had been so small I was sure it wasn't anything - but sure enough, things spurted away! And now every once in a while it will get clogged with some dried milk and I have to clean it out. I've heard exfoliating in the shower regularly helps. I also just started taking lecithin. Good luck! Oh, use a rice sock for warm compressing - it's great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mastitis-amp-stubborn-clogged-duct#post-2081721 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:26:20 +0000 MrsKoala 2081721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Help! I have mastitis and the duct that is clogged is being stubborn. I've tried heat, massage, pumping, hand expressing, drinking water etc. any other ideas? </p>