https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:01:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987996 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 07:42:31 +0000 Ree723 987996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lecithin, lecithin, lecithin! I was getting clogged ducts all the time as well, and it sucked majorly, so after doing some research, I went out and bought some soy lecithin. I added a tablespoon to my cereal every morning and never had a clogged duct after that.</p> <p>Well, no. I stopped taking it when we went overseas and a week later, I had another clogged duct. I stopped taking it altogether when LO was around 8 months and only feeding 4-5 times per day and that was fine. We weaned at 13.5 months and I never got a clogged duct in that time.</p> <p>Seriously, try it. I swear by the stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987933 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 06:22:14 +0000 SleepyMonkey 987933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: get the simple wishes hands free pumping bra so you can massage while you pump! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987745 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 22:33:50 +0000 mrsjazz 987745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: Yup. I slept on my stomach one night and woke up the next day with clogged ducts in both breasts. So, I've only slept on my stomach once since I was 20 weeks pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987744 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 22:33:46 +0000 deerylou 987744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shucks. Despite my big boobs, I'm a tummy sleeper. Good to know, though. Feel better, @rahlyrah! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987736 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 22:25:56 +0000 runsyellowlites 987736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I slept on my stomach I got clogged ducts, everytime... I just couldn't do it. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987732 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 22:16:44 +0000 mrsjazz 987732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: Do you think you can try to stop sleeping on your stomach for a little bit? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987726 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 22:12:31 +0000 Ra 987726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@deerylou: My breast gets hard around the area of the clog (usually around my armpit) and it is sore to the touch. Sometimes, it gets so bad that I can barely lift my arm. My pumping output decreases pretty drastically as well. Luckily, I've been able to massage/pump/heat them out within a day or two. It is pretty painful in the meantime though!</p> <p>@mrsjazz: I haven't been using Lanolin since I started EPing. I will give that a go to see if it helps.</p> <p>@T-Mom: Thanks! I will try it out. :)</p> <p>@betsyboop: How do you massage while pumping? Both of my hands are occupied by holding the flanges. Even if I use a bra, it covers up my entire breast. Do you just do one at a time?</p> <p>@grizz: I sleep on my stomach. I also wear sports bras pretty frequently. I suppose it is time to invest in some new bras. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987708 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 22:00:37 +0000 Boheme 987708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ouch :( My LC thinks the culprits for mine are sleeping on my stomach and sports bras and/or too-tight nursing bras. Not sure if that gives you any leads but eliminating those things helped me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987701 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:55:42 +0000 betsyboop 987701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>do you massage while pumping? that really helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987700 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:55:27 +0000 T-Mom 987700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: some people swear by lecithin supplements to make the milk less thick and prone to clogging. I think you can find it with the vitamins. <a href="http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/</a><br /> Also you could pay attention to your diet and decreases fatty foods as those tend to make your milk thicker. I was really prone to clogged ducts too. It would be the same one over and over again. Sorry you are going through this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987695 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:52:15 +0000 mrsjazz 987695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had recurring clogged ductsand it was definitely a pain. Sometimes the way I slept would cause one. Sometimes pumping would or when I wasn't completely drained after a nursing/pumping session and went too long between sessions. I also noticed that when my nipples were too dry I would get them, so I made sure to exfoliate and put lanolin on them. I also started taking lecithin because someone on HB mentioned that it helped.</p> <p>Some people are just more prone. to them which is a bummer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987688 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:46:40 +0000 deerylou 987688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ouch! I'm so, so sorry. Excuse my ignorance, but how do you know when you have a clogged duct? What does it feel like, exactly? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987685 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:46:23 +0000 travellingbee 987685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have gotten a few too... I think some people are prone to them but not sure why. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-i-keep-getting-clogged-ducts#post-987675 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:36:13 +0000 Ra 987675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is 7 weeks old and I have a plugged duct for the third time since he has been born. The first time I got one I was BFing and it killed my supply, causing DS to go on a nursing strike. I have been EPing since then and I have had two more, both of which happened this week!</p> <p>Why does this keep happening? It hurts like a bitch and my already low supply keeps taking a hit. </p>