Clogged ducts at 13.5 months...

Jilybean17

I have what I assume is a clogged duct. I can't feel any lumps but the whole top and right side of my breast is extremely tender and it hurts to move my arm on that side.

I have been massaging in the shower, using a heating pad, nursing as much as possible and pumping and nothing is helping. I have had clogged ducts twice in the past and both times it led to mastitis. I'm trying to avoid that this time!

What else can I do?? 

dougsbug

I just got what I think is my first clog.....I've tried everything you mentioned, too, with no luck. It's the entire side of my boob- hard lump, very tender, hurts when I move my arm, too. Not having any luck- hope someone replies with some magic tip to help!

cindyhow

when you nurse are you changing your nursing position ? ie if you use cradle, try side lying or football. that seems to help me. I know at DD's age now she sometimes has little interest in nursing during the day and it seems I don't get emptied very well...and it can be painful, can you try nursing on that side only but pump the other side ?

Jilybean17

cindyhow:

when you nurse are you changing your nursing position ? ie if you use cradle, try side lying or football. that seems to help me. I know at DD's age now she sometimes has little interest in nursing during the day and it seems I don't get emptied very well...and it can be painful, can you try nursing on that side only but pump the other side ?

Yes. I have tried all 3 with no luck. I also try massaging it while she is nursing, as best I can anyway. She gets annoyed if I do that and pulls off.

I think what started this whole thing was that I wore a strapless bra on Saturday for a wedding. I think it was a bit too small. Then Saturday night we had to bedshare since we were in a hotel and she didn't nurse as much on my right side. I woke up pretty engorged and ended up with this mess. I just want it to feel better!