Breastfeeding ? - breast pain

[Bernadine]

I'm having some burning pain on the outside of my right breast for the last day. It's off and on, not any better or worse when nursing or pumping. It's deep in my breast- not in the nipple. I don't feel a lump, but my breasts are pretty large and dense. Does this sound like a plugged duct?

[VillainV]

Sounds like it could be a plugged duct.

[nicolewi]

Could easily be a clogged duct and can turn into mastitis. Watch for that area of your breast to start getting pink or red. If you start to get a fever or feel ill call your doctor.

[momin2013]

Yes, it does sound like a plugged duct. Mine were often not really "lumps" that I could feel, more a general firmness in the breast along with pain. I would try taking a hot shower and keeping that area under the water while you apply very firm pressure to the area (pressing towards the nipple) for a few minutes while you're in there. Do this just before you anticipate the next nursing session, then apply very firm pressure while your LO nurses.

[pinotgrig]

My plugged ducts always felt like a hard lump that was really tender. Takes about 2 days to clear. Feels slightly better after nursing/pumping.

All 3 times I've had mastitis it felt like a bruise initially but quickly progressed to red, streaky, warm area. Like, a matter of hours. I never got the hit by a bus feeling but my boob looked awful.

I'd def keep an eye on it in case it turns into mastitis. I hope it clears up soon.

[VillainV]

You can also try "dangle feeding" -- get on all fours above the baby, put his nose toward the clog, and let him go to town. You can try to apply massage to the area at the same time.

[statgirl]

It is probably a plugged duct, but you may want to take a pregnancy test. I was still nursing my oldest when I got pregnant again and I had deep localized breast pain as my first symptom.

[Bernadine]

Jan 31, 2017 21:18:31 GMT -5 statgirl said:

It is probably a plugged duct, but you may want to take a pregnancy test. I was still nursing my oldest when I got pregnant again and I had deep localized breast pain as my first symptom.

Actually, I just got my period yesterday. Whew!

[ssmjlm]

Sounds like a plugged duct. You can try combing it out in the shower also. Just take a wide tooth comb and comb the spot in the shower under the hot water.

[Deleted]

I massaged as I pumped to get out my clogged duct. I also took lecithin supplements to try to avoid such issues.