Had a two minute phone consultation with nurser practitioner today as a result of a blocked duct I've had for about 10 days now. Currently breastfeeding my 4 week old. I've tried massages, warm compresses etc. but it just isn't shifting. It isn't at all sore or red, I can just feel it under the skin.
She has prescribed a weeks course of antibiotics. Is this normal? I am just a bit concerned about taking antibiotics with the risks of thrush etc. for something that isn't at all bothering me. Everything I have read seems to say not to use antibiotics unless you have symptoms of mastitis.
We have had a really rocky breastfeeding journey so far, and I don't want to add to the challenges with thrush or baby fussing even more when feeding, but I realise if it progresses to full blown mastitis that would be very unpleasant!
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Antibiotics for Block Duct?
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LovelyLionfish · 06/07/2020 11:32
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