BFing question (update)

flamencogal · June 2011

I have an area on one breast that is slightly painful to the touch. Makes me think there is a clogged duct but I can't find a hardened spot anywhere. I am doing heat, massage, and advil to see if that helps (and of course continuing to nurse on that side). But I'm a bit stumped here because in the past when I've had a clogged duct it was very obvious--really hard spot that corresponded with the pain. Am I missing anything here?

I am unfortunately very familiar with both mastitis and clogged ducts--had about 8 weeks with Scott where I had one or the other or both going on. I don't think it's mastitis.

I'd appreciate any ideas!

Update: Well, it seems to have gone away thank goodness. So maybe it was the start of a clog or something? or a clog that only happened in between 2 feedings? Whatever the case, I'm glad I'm not sore anymore! Thanks for the ideas ladies.

nark · June 2011

Maybe it's like partially clogged?? I do think I had some times like this with DD. I'd just keep doing what you're doing.

NatPhoto09 · June 2011

there was a week I could have sworn I had a clogged duct did everything to soften it but could not figure it out. Then overnight the pain went away. It could be nothing but just keep an eye on it.

GaspiK · June 2011

I had something similar but my nipple was also red. I called my OB and they called me in something. DS also had thrush though. Are you pumping too? I also noticed that when I was pumping more to up my supply more breasts were always sore on the upper outside area.

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