I've been bf'ing for 11 months now, and have had clogged ducts before, so when I felt what seemed like a small lump, I was not concerned. I took a hot bath, massaged, and pumped. But today, I felt my breast, and I have a GIANT lump - it is at least 2 inches long. I don't have a fever yet, but it is huge and painful. Does this sound like the beginning of mastitis?
Re: OMG - I have a GIANT lump in my breast!
I had one for almost 5 days. Painful, but it went away. That's when I discovered blebs...seriously check your nipples for any dead skin that could be covering where the milk comes out. Also try feeding your baby in different positions (I found laying him on the bed and leaning over him to be particularly effective.)