I have a fairly large, painful, hard spot on one breast. It didn't go away with nursing, pumping, or a hot shower. Does it sound like a clogged duct? How else should I try to relieve it?
I have a chest cold and have been coughing up phlem. I also took mucinex which was supposed to be ok, but I'm wondering if it contributed.
Re: clogged duct?
Definitely sounds like a clogged duct. I had it 2 times while breastfeeding - here's my "cure".
Right before each nursing session, fill up a newborn diaper with hot water. Put the hot water filled diaper up against your bare skin as close to the "hard spot" as possible and massage it. Do it for as long as you feel the water is warm. Then, nurse your baby. While nursing, massage the area where the "hard spot" is. Try do it the entire time.
I had to do this for about 2 days each time - and it cleared up.
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