I was promised that while I was still breastfeeding 2 hourly day and night that my periods would not return. I was missold on this point I'm afraid. I am on my 4th cycle and like clockwork, the night before I ovulate I start to develop a blocked duct. Last month I couldn't clear it and ended up with full blown mastitis.
So... are the two related because it's awfully conincidental if they aren't. I know a 'blocked duct' isn't usually that and it's more likely a 'compressed duct'. Can hormone changes at ovulation cause this? What can I do? I'm so desperate to not have another blocked duct that I'm considering getting pregnant again (which in theory would be fine, but would cause its own bf problems presumably). I really, really do not want to go back on the pill which I suspect might be the only solution
After a bumpy beginning I had started to enjoy breastfeeding but three days a month of trying to clear a blocked duct and it's driving me bananas.
My GP says I should stop breastfeeding altogether as my milk has no nutritional value any more (dd is 7 months) and I'm only doing it for my benefit. He is, however, a silly little man and I am determined to continue. How do I make it easier oh wise MNers?