How do you know you have a clogged milk duct?

stemms8810 · October 2012

I recently weaned from bf'ing. I did it gradually over the past couple weeks and dropped bf'ing and pumping completely 4 days ago. My right breast feels fine and back to normal but my left still feels a little full and hard. I have been massaging in the hot shower in the mornings and a little milk expresses out. Do I have a clogged duct? How can I fix this without pumping because I don't want to produce more milk. Also, when is it safe to stop wearing breast pads in fear of leaking until I am compltely dried up? TIA!

cmhicklin · October 2012

I weaned from EPing over the course of 2 months, and still ended up with a clogged duct. I ended up having to pump for a few minutes to get rid of it, and then I was fine. I leaked for almost 6 months after I quit, and had to wear breast pads almost that long. But every woman is different.

TJ1979 · October 2012

If you don't want to pump, I would say keep hand expressing in the shower to comfort. Cabbage leaves in your bra is supposed to help dry you up.

cmhicklin · October 2012

Oh, and I knew that mine was a clogged duct because there was a definate lump and it was painful.

How do you know you have a clogged milk duct?

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