1/2 of my boob is red, itchy, and hot

Mrs.Saxy · May 2011

it's also very tender.

I'm trying to dry my milk up.

Should I see my OB? Is this beginning of mastitis?

Mrs.Saxy · May 2011

I forgot to say I am pumping just enough to release the fullness.

AutumnBride929 · May 2011

Plugged duct. I am just getting over one... sucks! If you get a fever then definitely contact the doc. Otherwise, just massage and warm compress to work the plug out.

goaliegirl · May 2011

this happened to me, I had a fever to go with it. Called doc and they gave me antibiotics to clear it up. I would call your doctor.

UGAbride · May 2011

Call your OB asap! The sooner you get the meds (for mastitis), the better. As much as it hurts, continue to nurse on that side, start every feeding on that side as a mtter of fact...the nursing will help to pull it out as well.

Although if you are not starting to feel ill (fever, body ache, etc), it may be just a clogged duct...still need to nurse, massage, warm shower, etc.

elisbu · May 2011

Happened to me too this week. I got an antibiotic from the doctor. I also have to take a hot shower twice a day and manually express.

It's day 3 and I am starting to notice it feels better this morning!

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