Clogged ducts, mastitis, something else?

Boo0512

I'm still EBFing and my baby nurses probably 10-12 times per day (yes, still). This morning I woke up with a 2" x 2" spot on my right boob that was very hard and lumpy.

Over the last few weeks I have had on again off again shooting pain in that boob but didn't think much of it.

There's no redness. I have a really bad head cold but no fever.

Thoughts?

john5111

I would try and massage it a hot shower or put hot rag on it... usually if its mastitis youd have a fever and have flu like symptoms but could lead to that if you dont get rid of the bump.  Massage alot while feeding or pumping.

Boo0512

It isn't sore. It's really deep into the tissue and much larger an area than I've had with clogged ducts in the past.

I put a hot washcloth on it and pumped but only got a 1/2 ounce. I'll keep nursing on that side. Hopefully it passes soon.

Angela183

When I had a clogged duct, it was pretty painful to the touch. Massaging while pumping and nursing often on that side is what helped me.

Boo0512

Well it definitely was a bunch of clogged ducts. It became painful as the day went on. I massaged and did warm compresses and nothing helped. Then I took a blazing hot shower and I think it's gone! Phew. Ain't nobody got time for mastitis!

Thanks for the advice ladies.

watuzzigal

Glad they've released!