https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:49:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-hard-spot-what-do-i-do#post-1841449 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 21:25:30 +0000 jetsa 1841449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: I'm good now that he nursed and I don't go back to work until Tuesday so I hope this isn't an every week thing. =\ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-hard-spot-what-do-i-do#post-1841368 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:36:04 +0000 birdofafeather 1841368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>massage and hand express a bit to relieve the pressure. your body should get the memo soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-hard-spot-what-do-i-do#post-1840858 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:25:00 +0000 jetsa 1840858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: that's super easy, I'll try that when I get home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-hard-spot-what-do-i-do#post-1840855 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:23:52 +0000 lawbee11 1840855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: Yeah, mine were never painful, just uncomfortable. Sometimes if you catch it early enough nursing LO on that side as soon as you can will help clear it (especially if you can massage while LO is nursing). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-hard-spot-what-do-i-do#post-1840846 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:22:07 +0000 jetsa 1840846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: @Mae: @mrs. tictactoe: @MrsKoala: thanks ladies! I'll try all of this. I don't 'think' it's bad yet bc it doesn't hurt too much yet </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-hard-spot-what-do-i-do#post-1840837 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:17:17 +0000 lawbee11 1840837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This happened to me when I pump weaned. I can usually press down firmly towards my nipple (like start out where the hard spot is and press down while moving your hand towards your nipple). That always clears mine. You'll know it's working if milk shoots out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-hard-spot-what-do-i-do#post-1840820 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:08:36 +0000 Mae 1840820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had this happen 3 times. I put a heating pad (I have one of those rice filled ones) on it for 10 minutes, then I massage it as hard as I can stand, then I pump while massaging it for like 30-45 min. So far that has worked for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-hard-spot-what-do-i-do#post-1840817 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:07:46 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 1840817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are weaning, you don't really want to pump a bunch extra to get rid of it, but that's what is usually recomended. You can massage in a warm shower, comb it down (use an actual large comb), take ibuprofen every 6 hours (not just for pain, but to reduce swelling), rest a lot. I had them a couple times and they went away after doing those things without getting mastitis. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-hard-spot-what-do-i-do#post-1840813 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:06:16 +0000 MrsKoala 1840813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Massage it especially in the shower. Apply heat (wet washcloth) if you can. Drink a lot of water. If it is a clogged duct, it should go away after you get it unclogged. Nurse more on that boob to help unclog. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-hard-spot-what-do-i-do#post-1840810 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:04:36 +0000 jetsa 1840810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is almost one so I'm pumping weaning and I'm down to 1 session per day and now one of my boobs has a sore and hard lump. I'm off until Monday and will be breastfeeding.</p> <p>What do I do, anything or will it just go away? I've never had clogged ducts or anything since Mastitis at 3 days postpartum. </p>