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Offline Claudiamummy

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Blocked ducts - this worked for me
« on: November 26, 2011, 20:33:26 pm »
Hi all,

I have had a blocked duct on my right side, for months, but it's on and off, and between me trying to lift/ scrape it off in the shower, and DD being a super-feeder (most of the time!!) we manage to keep it under control and avoid anything tooo yukky

Last night I went out, left DH to FF and foolishly didn't pump till I got home.... Oooooooh the pain in my poor distorted boob!!

Pumping didn't help, a nf didn't help and this morning my lumpy boob was in agony!!! And of course it's the weekend so I couldn't see a nurse:(

So, I took a very hot shower and TRIED to hand express to relive a little of the pressure...

Then after MUCH fiddling I manage to loosen the milk blisters (did I mention this morning I had TWO!)

Then, I actually fed DD in a different position (lying sideways instead of cradle/breastpillow) and my god it's worked:)) (although I did tell DD she needed to help mummy and have a BIG drink...clever girl, she did just that!!)

Thank god!!

Just thought I would share, in case anyone else suffers!

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Re: Blocked ducts - this worked for me
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2011, 21:56:39 pm »
Hi!

I just wanted to post to say well done to you and to keep your topic on the top!

When I started to breasfeed I had now idea, that different positions empty different parts of the breast. My aunt had her breast cut open because of mastitis!
So I was really scared, when one morning I woke up and I had underarm pain on both side. I searched on the internet and I read about the football hold, which helps to empty the milkducts from the underarm.   
I think it's a really awkward position and I've would never tought to feed my baby like this, but it saved me from a mastitis!

I hope many firsttime mums will read this and it will help them to clean those milk ducts!

Good night!
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Re: Blocked ducts - this worked for me
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2011, 03:45:57 am »
Great tips ladies, thanks!
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Re: Blocked ducts - this worked for me
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2011, 16:42:34 pm »
Well done!  I find that hot showers are a lifesaver as far as blocked ducts are concerned.  :)
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