Just that really. Why do I keep getting blocked ducts?
Am ebf my 18-week old DD and over the last couple of months I've been getting a blocked duct every couple of weeks or so. Mostly on the right boob.
I've managed to clear them quite quickly, following all the usual advice, and, touch wood, not developed mastitis (so this isn't a 'how do I resolve a blocked duct?' thread) BUT I do want to try to work out if there might be a reason why I might be getting them, and what I might able to do to prevent them.
DD feeds every 2-3 hours during the day, more frequently in the evening. Her night feeding varies a lot - we've just had a few days of very frequent (hourly) waking/feeding but we've also had a lot nights of just a couple of feeds (midnight-ish and 4ish). She generally feeds in 10-20 minutes, takes both boobs during the day, and I alternate at night. I think her latch is good (definitely works!) and she seems to feed fairly efficiently.
Any ideas? Thanks.
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Why do I keep getting blocked ducts?
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spaceal · 06/07/2011 06:37
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