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Why do I keep getting clogged ducts?
This happens at least once a week if not more. I am EPing and pumping 5 times a day. Is there something I'm doing that is causing this?
TIA!
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Re: Why do I keep getting clogged ducts?
I get clogged ducts sometimes when I go too long inbetween pumping sessions while awake. Even though I can sleep for 6 hours or more without pumping without a problem, my limit is 5 hours in between sessions during the day.
GL! I hope you can solve the problem soon. Such a PIA problem to have!
Preemie ID DDs; then DS; then natural M/C; now due 10/17
High risk for pre-term: weekly Makena injections
Try taking Lecithin supplements. You can get them at any drugstore. I had to take them with DS #1 because my milk was really thick and I had chronic clogged ducts and milk blisters. You can read about it on kellymom.com. I was able to get down to 2 pills a day with no problem, but anything less than that and BAM! I started out with the recommended 4 pills per day for a while...and slowly got down to 2. I talked to LC's about this method too, and they supported it. So far, I haven't done Lecithin this time around...but when I pump I see how thick and creamy my milk is and I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to use the supplements again.
GL!