Achy sore boobs

Re: Achy sore boobs

• marijaa333 member

  July 2015

  If it's slight discomfort, it's probably just still a few plugged ducts. The best cure for that is having the baby nurse as much as possible. And of course keep an eye on it and watch for any fever. In the meantime, get as much rest as possible to prevent mastitis - it's no fun!

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• ccarrozza1 member

  July 2015

  I have been trying to remedy it but nothing seems to help. This week I was trying to just keep putting her to breast but it's not helping because her latch is on and off and her feeding is erratic. I have been pumping to feed her now every three hours but still the pain never leaves. So my post partum is kicking in and feeling majorly sad and overwhelmed.

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• Nickioch member

  July 2015 edited July 2015

  I was recently told an odd remedy for breast pain--cabbage! Not eating it, but cutting a cabbage in half and holding it on your breast! Strange but I've heard from a few people that it offers pain relief. Maybe do a little research and try it, couldn't hurt right!

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• ccarrozza1 member

  July 2015

  Yes I just tried this! It works very well! Feels good nice a cold too. For me though it doesn't last long and then my boobies clog up. I was told to try sunflower lecithin. I read some off putting things about soy lecithin but looking into if sunflower is better for it

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• tasharchibald member

  July 2015

  Cabbage leaves will dry up your milk!

  

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• corndogrobot member

  July 2015

  Try a hot compress on the hard spots while you pump or feed to unclog the ducts? I just did this at 2:45 am and I feel better. Hope you find relief !

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• bbbee414 member

  July 2015

  I don't have any advice at this point but we we going through the same thing right now! It's horrible! Hang in there!!!

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