Blocked Ducts

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Lucy10 · 10/01/2008 16:07

DD is almost 3 months old and I seem to have my third case of mastitis and think I have a blocked duct. Does anyone have any tips for clearing them? Won't be able to see my doctor until Monday!

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MarsLady · 10/01/2008 16:10

Massage
Hand express
Get baby to feed
Warm bath
Warm flannel

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Lucy10 · 10/01/2008 16:21

Thank you! Is hand expressing a better idea than using a pump?

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ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 10/01/2008 16:24

Make a fist with your thumb sticking out, then roll the fist (quite hard) from the top of your boob, right down to the areola.

I found doing this in the shower more comfortable, and supporting the boob with the other hand.

Good luck xx

MarsLady · 10/01/2008 16:25

Yes it can be. Blocked ducts are (pardon the pun) a real pain. Comb your fingers down your breast and work on the area where the blocked duct is. It might be easier to do in a warm bath.

Hope you get it sorted before you need the doctor.

bundle · 10/01/2008 16:26

get the baby to suck with her chin near to where the blockage is - i did this and it seemed to help as well as all the other advice on here..

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Lucy10 · 10/01/2008 16:38

Great, thanks for all your advice!
x

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verylittlecarrot · 10/01/2008 19:01

and some more advice if you still need it on this blocked ducts thread

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