Blocked ducts and lumps

[Gataloca]

Thanks. I may try that.

I have had mastitis on both side. Probably the problem is that I haven't cleared up lumps from my previous blocked ducts.... So it may worth having someone to do that for me. In the future I will try to be more careful and check that no lump remain after a feed.
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[hkmom1]

I found the best was to massage while breastfeeding.

 

[banane76]

Hot showers with massaging helps as do a warm compress before feeding or pumping gently massage the blockage during feeding...sometimes I would get my hubby to do that.

 

[southside852]

yes, massaging breasts in hot showers are very helpful and it's true - a baby's suck for 15 minutes works 10 times better than sitting with a pump for 30 minutes. I do also pump though and also massage while baby is sucking if I feel lumps.

 

[Gataloca]

By the way, how do I know sometime if what I am feeling are lumps or breast tissues?
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[nicolejoy]

Breast tissue should be soft, lumps are not normal and should be checked out!!

If the lump is due to a blocked duct, it will be painful in that spot. Breast tissue shouldn't be painful, even when you press on it.

If you ever can't clear a lump by breastfeeding/pumping etc then it may not be a blocked duct and it could be something worse - get it checked out by a doctor!!

 

[Gataloca]

Thanks Nicole. I went to a lactation consultant the other day to have my lumps cleared up. After she massages some of the lumps out, I could still feel something inside. She said that it was breast tissues. So I was just wondering how I would know what is what.... I am making sure to massage on the lumps on each feed to make sure to clear that areas.