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Plugged milk ducts suck!

porterlove525porterlove525 member
edited August 2014 in April 2014 Moms
Seriously, ouch.

I've tried everything to clear it, literally...hot/cold compresses, constant nursing, angled nursing so chin is facing blockage, kneeling over baby, massage, pumping, Epsom Salt and hot water soak and I've taken 3 Lecithin capsules today....NOTHING! Still a huge, triangular lump that is pink and so sore. I should add that I have no signs of fever, flu or illness.

Anyone else have any additional ideas that I haven't tried?

BFP #1 11/19/12  EDD: 7/25/13  Natural MC on 12/31/12 at 10w4d

BFP#2 3/1/13   EDD: 11/5/13   Missed MC 4/9/13 at 10w   D&C 4/11/13  
Baby #2 diagnosed with Trisomy 16. Diagnosed Hetero MTHFR.

BFP#3 8/5/13   EDD: 4/13/14   Team Green Turned Team Blue! Our rainbow baby, Griffin R arrived via c-section (breech since 20w) on 4/11/14. 

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Re: Plugged milk ducts suck!

  • PoppySeedWindsorPoppySeedWindsor member
    Do you have a vibrator? Or does baby have a vibrating teething toy? Try putting either on that.

    Also, if you don't struggle with supply, steam some cabbage leaves and put them on the affected breast. It'll help leech out the clog. You might notice a dip in supply for a day or two. Just add extra pro-supply foods and drinks to your diet.

    I deal with clogged ducts on the reg and have had mastitis three times. The cabbage leaves and vibrator help me the most. Oh, I also don't wear a bra when I have a clog.
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  • porterlove525porterlove525 member
    Who doesn't own a vibrator :-/ and thankfully I have a freezer stash just incase my supply temporarily drops. Thanks @PoppySeedWindsor‌!

    BFP #1 11/19/12  EDD: 7/25/13  Natural MC on 12/31/12 at 10w4d

    BFP#2 3/1/13   EDD: 11/5/13   Missed MC 4/9/13 at 10w   D&C 4/11/13  
    Baby #2 diagnosed with Trisomy 16. Diagnosed Hetero MTHFR.

    BFP#3 8/5/13   EDD: 4/13/14   Team Green Turned Team Blue! Our rainbow baby, Griffin R arrived via c-section (breech since 20w) on 4/11/14. 

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  • PoppySeedWindsorPoppySeedWindsor member
    Oh I also hand express after every nursing session to help prevent it.
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  • RrrrrachelRrrrrachel member
    The vibrator is a great idea. When I had one with my big kid I would get in the shower and massage HARD. It hurt but trust me mastitis hurts muh work!! I also used a rice sock to keep moist heat on it.
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  • Yogini6911Yogini6911 member
    Lecithin takes time to kick in I think...
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