Anonymous
Post 12/21/2016 19:28     Subject: What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
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
Anonymous
Post 12/21/2016 17:33     Subject: What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
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
Post 12/21/2016 16:19     Subject: What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
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
Post 12/21/2016 15:59     Subject: What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
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
Post 12/21/2016 13:55     Subject: What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
Anonymous wrote:DH means darling husband or dear husband


I like to read it as damn husband.
Anonymous
Post 12/21/2016 13:06     Subject: What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
+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
Post 12/21/2016 04:01     Subject: What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
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
Post 12/21/2016 03:27     Subject: What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
DH means darling husband or dear husband
Anonymous
Post 12/21/2016 03:26     Subject: What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
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
Post 07/30/2015 12:30     Subject: Re:What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
Anonymous wrote:what is DH????[/quote


ROFLOL!
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2015 12:15     Subject: What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
Get on all fours and breastfeed.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2015 12:11     Subject: What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
I also took lecithin for recurrent clogged ducts and it seemed to help.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2015 12:02     Subject: Re:What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
what is DH????
Anonymous
Post 11/02/2011 18:40     Subject: Re:What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
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
Post 11/02/2011 17:38     Subject: What happens if I can't unclog a clogged milk duct?
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.