Red area on my boob, not sore though - could it be mastitis?

[kittypower]

My ds is three weeks old and i'm breast feeding, last night I noticed a red area on my left boob it's not sore or inflammed but it is still there this morning - do you think it could be mastitis and should I go to the doc to get it checked or wait to see if it goes do you think?

Xx

[MamaG]

bump for you

[soremummy]

Just trying to bump this for you. If it was mastitis think you would know by now, I had it and got loads of help from here. Try www.kellymom.com while your waiting for other advise.

[iamasurvivor]

its possible that you have a blocked duct, although you would usually experience some pain or tenderness there. if it is a blocked duct keep feding from that side (offer that side first) and this will clear any blockage, also holding a warm flannel against it may help.
if it does become any redder, painful or if you develop any flu like symptons then seek medical advice. HTH.

[determination]

If it were Mastitis you would know. The pain is excruciating and could be accompanied with flu like symptoms.. check this link;

Plugged Ducts or Mastitis