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Clogged ducts

TwinkzTwinkz
in March 2011 Moms
My right produces a more than my left. Generally I pump 5+ out of my right and only 2 out of my left. When I had mastitis it was in my left but I find that my right gets clogged ducts regularly. I assume it's because DS isn't emptying it but I'm not sure how to go about preventing it. He usually unclogs them within a day but after having mastitis once, I'd rather not get it again. Other than hot compresses and messaging while feeding is there anything I can do to prevent it? I thought about pumping after he feeds but I don't want to increase the supply on that side possibly making it worse. TIA!
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  • jessababe85jessababe85
    Ouch!  Those are painful.  I'm not sure what would help because my situation is different, I only pump.  Have you tried the breastfeeding board?  Alot of those women are very knowledgeable and will probably have a solution for you!  I hope you feel better soon!
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  • perplexed59perplexed59
    I heard changing the position of your baby each feeding will help. So do football hold one feeding, cradle hold the next etc.
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  • EmandChris08EmandChris08 member

    imageperplexed59:
    I heard changing the position of your baby each feeding will help. So do football hold one feeding, cradle hold the next etc.

    This. I've also had a lot of luck with pointing LO's chin toward the clog while he eats.

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  • JessesGirl&MackenziesMomJessesGirl&MackenziesMom member
    imageEmandChris08:

    imageperplexed59:
    I heard changing the position of your baby each feeding will help. So do football hold one feeding, cradle hold the next etc.

    This. I've also had a lot of luck with pointing LO's chin toward the clog while he eats.

    This worked for me too, and I barely nurse, mostly pump.

    I also read that you should have your LO lay on their back and you get on all fours and let your breast hang down and nurse that way. I didn't try it because pointing the chin worked.

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