Grrr blocked duct

[gibbinator]

I tried gently pricking the darn thing with a needle but it still isn't letting milk out. I have to stab harder don't I? Any other solution?
Ugh, going at my nips with a needle is scary
ETA: that should read milk blister.

[Ashley&Scott]

Needle? Do you mean a milk blister?

For blocked ducts I do heat, massage & extra nursing/pumping.

[CloudBee]

Put the needle down and call your OB or LC. Or just take Ashley's suggestion first.

Step away from the needle!

[dcn]

Did you try soaking it in epsom salt and water? The ones I've had that worked - it softens the skin and then I can just kind of scrape it off. I've only resorted to the needle once, but it opened right up. I wouldn't go poking around more, you don't want to introduce an infection!

[gibbinator]

Whoops yup, meant milk blister.
I'll try Epson salts next

[gibbinator]

Dec 19, 2012 14:06:26 GMT -5 littlespitfire said:

I have nothing to add, but when I previewed the thread I thought you were poking your kid's blocked tear duct with a needle for a second, haha. Since I don't BF anymore and AJ had a blocked duct, that's where my mind went.

OMG!!!!! I can imagine you reading the post in horror