Forcing a clogged duct is NOT the answer you’re looking for! If you’ve ever dealt with a clogged duct, blocked duct, plugged duct, whatever your words are… you know how frustrating and painful it can be. That hard, tender lump in your breast can make feeding uncomfortable, and the idea of just “forcing it out” … Read more
Should you squeeze that blocked duct until it pops open? If you’ve been battling a clogged milk duct, you might be tempted to squeeze, push, and prod at it, hoping for relief. It’s a natural reaction—after all, it feels like something is stuck, so shouldn’t you just push it out? But here’s the surprising truth: … Read more
“I’m worried I will need to stop breastfeeding if this doesn’t improve!” Mastitis, blocked ducts, and blebs (milk blisters) are common breastfeeding & pumping issues, but their impact on mothers often goes beyond the physical pain. Mastitis, an infection that causes breast inflammation, can make breastfeeding and pumping excruciating and leave a mother feeling fatigued, … Read more