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I think my boob is broken
gymnst1013
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I have the most massive clog I've ever had. It is seriously taking up half my boob, which is completely misshapen - kind of hilarious-looking actually. Anyway, I get clogs fairly regularly so I like to think I know the tricks to get rid of them but this is one stubborn mother. Nikolai nursed on it like 3 or 4 times this evening and couldn't get anything out. I've been pumping since 8 (4 attempts so far) and I've gotten less than an ounce. From the looks of it there are at least 5 or 6oz in there. I've tried massage - it's like massaging a rock. Hot compress, no luck, pumping leaning over, nothing. What else can I do? I'm starting to feel like it's never going to come out and my boob will just explode instead 
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Re: I think my boob is broken
oh and I started taking lecithin supplements which are supposed to help lessen the viscosity of the milk and reduce clogs.
Yep, this is what I used to do. As soon as I would start getting milk out in the shower I would go pump until it cleared.
Ditto. Hot water always seemed to work better than a heating pad.
Have you tried nursing on all fours?
(ridiculous, I know, but effective)
I was just lurking on the BFing board and came across this thread. There are a couple great suggestions that I wish I had thought of while suffering through clogs. Hope these help.....sorry no clicky, on my phone.
https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/66331559.aspx
Thanks ladies. I tried a hot shower earlier today but the clog has gotten worse since then and I haven't tried again. I will do that tomorrow morning.
I haven't tried nursing on all fours this time (although I have done it in the past and felt completely ridiculous!) but I will also try that tomorrow.
Army Wife - I'm cracking up at the suggestion to use a vibrator on my boob while pumping, but if nothing else works, I might just give it a try!
Gym - I agree with the other ladies about taking lecithin. My LC recommended it and it really helped. I hope you get some relief soon. Chronic clogs are the worst in bfing.
About the lecithin - can that also help get rid of an existing clog? I am definitely going to pick some up to try and prevent any more because they suuuucccckkkkk.
Still no relief for this one though. N will hardly nurse on that side because he's barely getting anything out.
I'm going to take my hand pump into the shower with me later and see if that helps.
I hope the hand pump combined with a warm shower helps. Keep doing these things over and over! And, honestly, if it's still this bad tomorrow, I'd call the doctor with concerns of mastitis if it doesn't get moving soon.
I'm going to pick up some lecithin tomorrow. I looked at the grocery store today and they didn't have it. The shower and pump + hand expressing did nada. I've had nurse on that side so many times today I can't even count. He'll nurse for a bit but gives up when nothing comes out. I'm going to call the breastfeeding center tomorrow and talk to a LC. I'm super worried right now about how this might affect my supply. I really hope it doesn't make me dry up!! I can't even bear the thought of having to wean right now.
Sounds painful! I've heard to position LO so that their chin is pointing toward the clog. He'd probably do a better job clearing it out than anything else, if he's not overly frustrated keep trying!
GL!