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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.

Q: trying to dry up milk. not breastfeeding. developed clogged duct under armpit. how to treat without expressing milk? 10 days post partum.

Compress &amp; massages: Try warm compresses and massaging the local area to unclog the duct. It may be difficult to treat without expressing milk,

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Dr. Hanford Yau answered

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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,

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

Trying to dry up milk. not breastfeeding. developed clogged duct under armpit. how to treat without expressing milk? 10 days post partum.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hanford Yau answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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