I think that I might have a clogged duct. On my one boob, it is feels hard in an area around the size of small almond. It hurts when you touch it.
Is this a clogged duct?
I have been massaging it. Is there anything else I can do? Besides just letting her feed on that side every time?
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
Moist heat.
I'm trying to figure out if I have one, too. I've been icing after I pump and using heat before and massage during
pineapple / 12793 posts
Dangle feeding (exactly what it sounds like), heat, and massage.
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
Heat! I used hot water compresses and massaged the clogged areas in the shower.
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
Also, I should add that it is on the very outside, like near my arm pit?
@oliviaoblivia: I don't understand, dangle feeding?
Edit: Never mind I googled it! I can't do that, cause she has reflux, so I have to feed her more up.
pineapple / 12793 posts
Dangle your boob in babies mouth. Kellymom recommends laying baby on the bed, then crawling on all fours so your boobs hang in the babies face. Its suppose to help gravity bring the clog out.
bananas / 9973 posts
@Smurfette: that's where I had one too. The nurse even called it when I phoned them. I guess by the armpit is really common. I put a hot water bottle on top of the area for heat and some pressure. Massaged it and let K only BF from that boob for one day. It totally worked after the heat/water bottle trick.
grapefruit / 4669 posts
Massaging while dangling worked for me! Feels kind of weird to be pressing on it but when you work it out, the sensation is so sweet!
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