What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?

[Anonymous]

I got rid of mine by pumping like crazy with a hospital grade pump and leaning over in doggy position while doing it. The gravity and force eventually got the clog out.

[Anonymous]

OP here; thanks everyone!! My DD finally got it out while nursing thisafternoon after I had done many of the above recommendations, thank god that thing is gone!!

[Anonymous]

what is DH????

[Anonymous]

I also took lecithin for recurrent clogged ducts and it seemed to help.

[Anonymous]

Get on all fours and breastfeed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:what is DH????[/quote


ROFLOL!

[Anonymous]

I hope you got it out. I've tried all of these and I'm still stuck with one and it's been a while maybe 2 weeks at the least. ? and unfortunately we don't have the money for the antibiotics.

[Anonymous]

DH means darling husband or dear husband

[Anonymous]

Was going to tell op that long ago my doula taught me to aim baby's nose towards the clog. Always worked for me especially when I'd massage the clogged area. Seemed doubly effective. Weird but true. Made some interesting bf positions!

[Anonymous]

+1 for lecithin if this occurs a lot. you can get it at whole foods, it's a component of soy, is in a lot of foods (it keeps things from clumping/clogging, so is used as a 'stabilizer,' i gather).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH means darling husband or dear husband

I like to read it as damn husband.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Was going to tell op that long ago my doula taught me to aim baby's nose towards the clog. Always worked for me especially when I'd massage the clogged area. Seemed doubly effective. Weird but true. Made some interesting bf positions!

I initially read this as "aim baby's nose towards the dog," and thought "but what if you don't have a dog?" I think I need an eye exam.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've done all of the above for my clogs but for a really bad one, I got on all fours and dangled my breast, turned the pump on the max speed, massaged the breast toward the nipple (this is VERY painful) and 10 minutes later, milk came out...a lot of milk. Good luck! Those things are so painful. I can't believe you've been able to tolerate it this long.

+1

Dangle nursing saved my boobs! Sunflower lecithin helps to keep things flowing. Keep massaging too. I'm so sorry this is happening, clogs can be really painful. I hope you get relief soon.

[Anonymous]

It sounds weird, but use a comb on the clogged duct while you pump. It gives you extra leverage when your hands get too tired to compress the breast.

[Anonymous]

Use an electric toothbrush or any other...ahem...massaging device. The vibration helps break it up and dislodge it. Shower, heat, toothbrush, pump or nurse. Works every time