Breastfeeding

feeling sick & achy

I'm thinking that perhaps I have a blocked duct, could this cause me to have a fever?  I'm within two weeks of my c-section but the incision looks great, on the other hand my right breast is sore, a little red, and hot.  I certainly can't stop pumping, I have a preemie and I need to give her as much BM as I can, although she doesn't really nurse except comfort nursing.

I called my doctor and spoke to the nurse who did not seem too concerned as the c-section incision looks good but she did say I can go back to L&D if I need to. I have been able to control the fever throughout the day as I am on Ibuprofen anyway.

Any suggestions?  Things I need to look out for?  I'm going to start using warm & cold compresses tonight but I'm wondering if there is anything I can do in regards to my pumping, shorter period of time (I try to power pump at least once a day), placement of the horns, etc.   Thanks!

 

 

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Re: feeling sick & achy

  • If you have a fever, you need to call the doctor back. Based on your description it sounds like you have mastitis, which is caused by a clogged duct, and you need antibiotics! 
  • Mastitis can only be taken care of with anti-biotics?  Should I call my doctor or my LC who is also a nurse practitioner?
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    Mastitis can only be taken care of with anti-biotics?  Should I call my doctor or my LC who is also a nurse practitioner?

    Call you ARNP, Mastitis needs to be treated with anti-biotics. If it is a blocked duct you can use a hot compress, then pump out the duct. I had one as well and it made me have flu-like symptoms. I used the hot compress and nursed and it went away. I felt fine soon after. I hope you feel better. Take care!

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  • Whenever I call my doctor with anything close to the symptoms that you have, she immediately asks about clogged ducts, etc.  As previous poster said, call, they will probably get you antibiotics and definitely keep using hot compress.  If you can feel where the clogged duct is, have baby's chin facing it.  Nurse, nurse, nurse and try to rest!
  • Try to massage out where the blocked duct is (probably where the red spot is). Also you might see a little white bleb on your nipple. After nursing/pumping you might be able to scrape it off with a clean finger. I finally just got rid of mine tonight. I caught the mastitis early and didn't take antibiotics but if it's been 24 hrs and you have a fever def call your NP for antibiotics. Gl. I felt like I had the 24 hr flu.
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