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Trying to dry up milk. not breastfeeding. developed clogged duct under armpit. how to treat without expressing milk? 10 days post partum.
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Compress & massages: Try warm compresses and massaging the local area to unclog the duct. It may be difficult to treat without expressing milk,
Answered 3/22/2020
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