I stopped bf my 7 mo dd about 10 days ago, having cut out feeds very gradually over 2-3 weeks. However my left boob is now sore and tender. It feels quite localised - like when my mastitis started (ie blocked). This is what I'm scared of. Im doing my best not to touch it as I want the milk to dry up, but should I pump/express some to shift the potential blockage and avoid mastitis or should I just leave it? I don't mind prolonging the process if it avoids illnesses. Is it likely to turn into mastitis at this stage? For the first 3 days or so after stopping it was all fine. I had mastitis right at the beginning and it was so so awful. I don't want it to happen again! Please can someone with some knowledge tell me what to do!!?
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Should I express/pump to relieve or just leave it?
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BelleStar · 28/04/2015 08:12
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