Blocked Duct
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Topic: Blocked Duct
Posted By: LeeG
Subject: Blocked Duct
Date Posted: 29 November 2009 at 12:18pm
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Hi,
Hopefully this is the right spot for this ... I was wondering if anyone had any experience with blocked ducts, what causes them and how to prevent them? I seem to have got one for the third time and it hurts! I must admit that I've not been to the doctor about it as they always seem to clear within 24 hours - but I'd really like to prevent it happening again if possible... any thoughts? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 29 November 2009 at 1:57pm
What a PITA! 
There are lots of things you can do to prevent them. Some things that can cause blocked ducts are wearing underwire (or too small) bras, holding the breast with your fingers when breastfeeding to make space for the baby to breathe (you shouldn't need to do that, or make the "hamburger" any more), use of a nipple shield, any exercise that requires repetitive movements of the upper arm (been playing tennis or doing weights?), cutting short or interrupting feedings... Otherwise it can generally be an indication that attachment needs to be improved. If you have largeish breasts then sometimes supporting the boob from underneath can help to promote better drainage, you can use a rolled up flannel or small towel if need be. If you're prone to blocked ducts and there's nothing that you can specifically identify that might be causing it then varying the position you feed in can help. If you usually feed sitting up, trying lying down, if you normally use the cradle hold, try the football hold, etc. If it keeps happening it might be worth going along to a La Leche League meeting and asking them to check your positioning. Apparently taking Vitamin C supplements, lecithin supplements, making sure you're getting enough fluids and not too much saturated fat in your diet can also help. As always there's a useful page over on http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mom/recurrent-mastitis.html - kellymom  ------------- 
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: pomikiwi
Date Posted: 29 November 2009 at 9:20pm
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I've had about 5 blocked ducts with DS on the same (.) and it was a simple latching issue that was easily addressed, yay! So now if I feel one coming on I just check bubs positioning and latch and it seems to prevent it.
Good luck cause they are a PITA and sore! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
DD-Carys Amelia 17.03.06 |