The right side has always been trickier than the left, and when I was expressing regularly, consistently lower production. I had a blocked duct on the right about 8 weeks in and that cleared, leaving it feeling bruised for a week or so and then fine again. I then had a blocked duct again about 2 months ago, which cleared but once again I've been left with a constantly bruised feeling.
The latch is always painful on the right. At times it has been excruciatingly cry in such such pain latching, easing off after a minute or so. Now it is simply 'brace myself' painful.
I saw a lactation consultant first time around who adjusted her position which worked wonderfully. This time around, no matter what positioning I've tried I cannot shift this pain. I'm worried that I will cause lasting damage.
The pain is not specific to a duct, it is a stabby pain that comes and goes a few times a day, all over the boob. As if a few of the ducts are generally a bit clogged up.
Does anyone have any advice? Sometimes I just want to give up on that side and feed exclusively from the left!!