No medication needed: Usually warm compress, gentle massage and routine breast feeding and/or using breast pump in women works very good.
Answered 4/6/2015
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Nursing & nursing!: Gentle massage of the area that's blocked (you will feel a lump there), adequate fluid intake and experimenting with the baby's position will help, but regular nursing is the key. Nurse first from the affected breast. Blocked ducts are a risk factor for mastitis (a breast infection), so contact your doctor if you notice redness, heat or tenderness of the blocked area.
Answered 7/30/2014
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Solutions: Many causes of plugged ducts, including not having your baby well positioned at your breast; too big of a gap between nursing sessions and wearing a bra that is too tight or other tight clothing. Try to rest as often as you can. Nurse frequently on the affected side. Apply heat. Take off your bra. Baby's position at the breast: on his side facing you, with large portion of areola in his mouth.
Answered 7/30/2014
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