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Can the baby's biting cause my milk duct to clog?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: Not usually. Clogged milk ducts are usually due to anatomic changes in mom's breast, sharper angles or narrowing of a duct, which is why they tend to recur in the same spot. The baby biting will cause sore nipples or cracks, which can make the breast more susceptible to infection.
Answered 9/7/2018
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Breastfeeding: This is rather unlikely. Of course, anything is possible but still unlikely. Try a warm compress and some gentle massage to open up the milk ducts.
Answered 7/13/2016
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