OHbaby! Forums : Recurring blocked milk ducts https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:56:52 +0000 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:23:30 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=19472 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Recurring blocked milk ducts : Thanks everyone I just got a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449647&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449647 Author: josephnia
Subject: 19472
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 6:23pm

Thanks everyone I just got a call from my plunket nurse and she rang the parents centre for me and spoke to a lactation specialist who suggested I go in and see them. I went for a long walk today and it's definitely better, who knows if that's what helped but at least it's getting better.

first- I'll definitely go get fitted properly, I have a feeling my bras aren't the best and it's good to know that's what the problem might be.]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:23:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449647&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449647 <![CDATA[Recurring blocked milk ducts : Yes I had this problem too, generally...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449549&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449549 Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 19472
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 4:25pm

Yes I had this problem too, generally the same side everytime and I would blister as well as we would then latch incorrectly sometimes and it hurt like......to feed. I'm lucky that I've only had 2 in the last 3 months. I would often try the shower and massage thing before a feed, or alternatively sit there with a as hot as you can handle flannel on to soften up the area - and in my case break the blister to relieve the pressure. I know the relief from sucking that blockage out is great so definately the advise from the other mums. I would get the block in the quadrant closest to my arm pit so a little harder to angle. Now days I always feed that side first - and roughly time how long he feeds (10 mins now) and then he gets the other side and it seems to have helped.

Oh and I would often take pain killers if I was so sore that I would cringe holding him against me often 10 - 15 minutes before a feed]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:25:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449549&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449549 <![CDATA[Recurring blocked milk ducts : I had mastitis (sp??) twice, the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449388&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449388 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 19472
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 1:36pm

I had mastitis (sp??) twice, the first time I went to hospital for a few nights to get my temp down. the midwives at the hosp. also suggested trying to get Jack's chin over the lump while feeding. Otherwise try and put your thumb on the lump and try and massage it while you feed, but rub/massage as he sucks and stp when he does. I know it hurts but it is best to try and perservere. I found that I got the mastitis when I was run down so try and rest as much as possible (sometimes easier to say than do!). I also took vit C to help if any infection or temp set in, my midwife tole me to take 1000c strength (Ithink that's what it was ,anyway really strong vit C).

Good luck]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:36:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449388&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449388 <![CDATA[Recurring blocked milk ducts : I have no experience of this but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449344&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449344 Author: first
Subject: 19472
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 12:38pm

I have no experience of this but my friend was having a similiar problem and plunket suggested she get her bra's checked for the correct fitting. Once she got new bra's she stopped having the problem. So maybe you could get fitted just to make sure that's not the cause.
Hope it gets better for you.]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:38:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449344&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449344 <![CDATA[Recurring blocked milk ducts : if you cant get babys chin to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449318&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449318 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 19472
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 12:07pm

if you cant get babys chin to massage them just massage the lumps yourself when bub is feeding... just using the ball of your thumb should do - i know its painful but it will help. also hand expressing in the shower... ]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:07:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449318&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449318 <![CDATA[Recurring blocked milk ducts : I think they were worse around8-10...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449289&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449289 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 19472
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 11:32am

I think they were worse around 8-10 weeks (when my milk had come in full force but Michaela wasn't feeding as much anymore).  I fed Michaela until she was 15mo.  The important thing is to find the best way to clear the blocks, once you can do that you won't be in pain anymore. 

 

IMO babies are the best thing ever for getting milk out of breasts so if you can get him positioned to massage the lump and suck at the same time he will clear the block for you.  You can also massage the lump while he suckles if this is easier for you.  It might take a couple of feeds and initially it will hurt as he rubs the lump.  Also remember to express off the otherside too to ensure that side doesn't get engorged.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:32:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449289&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449289 <![CDATA[Recurring blocked milk ducts : Thanks My lumps are always under...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449280&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449280 Author: josephnia
Subject: 19472
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 11:25am

Thanks My lumps are always under the breast and in my cleavage, they get so sore that I can hardly hold Blake on that side to wind him. How long did you get them for? He's 8 weeks now and I want to keep b/f so I really hope it calms down soon.]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:25:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449280&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449280 <![CDATA[Recurring blocked milk ducts : Jo I found the best way to clear...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449260&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449260 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 19472
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 11:13am

Jo I found the best way to clear blocked ducts is latch your child onto the lumpy breast with their chin towards the lump so that as that suck the chin massages the lump while their suckling draws out the milk.

My blockages were always above the nipple and often towards the cleavage so I would lie against pillows and DH would help me place Michaela on my chest with her head pointed towards my waist and her legs over my shoulder so her chin was right on the lump.  It worked wonders!

Good luck!  I know how sore it can be. 

Make sure you monitor your temp too because the minute you get feverish you've developed mastitis and you have to get to your docs and get some antibiotics.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:13:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449260&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449260 <![CDATA[Recurring blocked milk ducts : Over the last 2 weeks I&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449244&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449244 Author: josephnia
Subject: 19472
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 11:06am

Over the last 2 weeks I've had blocked milk ducts 3 times in my right breast and once in my left They become lumpy (always in the same places) and sore and I don't think Blake can feed as well from them. It goes away after a day or two but is quite painful and makes me feel down and I don't enjoy feeding. I've tried hot showers, massage, heat packs and expressing after feeds but it keeps happening. Both my doctor and plunket nurse can't suggest anything but what I'm doing already - does anyone have any suggestions? ]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:06:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19472&PID=449244&title=recurring-blocked-milk-ducts#449244