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Clogged Mammary Gland
Asked by K.N. from Chicago
on June 23, 2007
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I have been breastfeeding my 4 month old son without incident, until this morning I woke up and realized my right breast is sore and engorged on the upper right side. ...
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- I have. Make sure you use warm compresses on it. Also, when the baby eats or you pump milk that duct down, you can use a warm compress on it then too. Also, position y...
- This happened to me on a weekly basis with my first baby. For starters don't wear an underwire nursing bra when you have a clogged duct or any tight shirts. Get a nu...
- Pointing baby's chin toward the clog totally works for me. I usually have to nurse "upside-down" by lying on my side with baby on his side, but feet pointed the oppos...
Post-breasfeeding Issue
Asked by J.F. from Phoenix
on April 3, 2008
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My daughter recently weaned herself from breastfeeding (about three weeks ago) and my milk supply has since completely dried up. However in the last couple of days I h...
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- I breastfed all four of my children and found drinking lots of water and warm washcloths on it several times a day helped...
- A red & hard lump that is accompanied with flu-like symptoms or a low grade temp could be mastitis(infection of the mammary gland). Even though you're not breastfeedi...
- Hi J., It sounds like a clogged duct; however, I recommend seeing your OB to make sure. Best thing to do in the meantime is keep a warm washcloth on it and message...
Lopsided Boobs!
Asked by J.B. from Chico
on January 28, 2008
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I am still nursing my 16 month old son (a lot!) and just recently my right boob stopped producing milk. My left one is doing great, but now they are very different siz...
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- I had that prob with my second child since the day she born. 2 totally different sizes. They did even out and did't have the problem with my third. Don't fret, I hear ...
- I am breastfeeding my 13-mos old from only one breast (out of her preference, and therefore poor supply from the odd guy out). THey were pretty lopsided for a while, b...
- The breast that is not producing milk might have a clogged or infected mammary gland. I would get to the doctor and have them checked out. It might just appear that on...
Lump Found While Breastfeeding
Asked by J.C. from Cincinnati
on February 19, 2009
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My son is 2 weeks old and I am nursng. I have discovered a hard lump, about the size of a pea, around the nipple. This was not there while I was pregnant. I discove...
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- Hi J., Relax. It is always a good idea to consult with your Dr about it, and call the lact. consult. about it. But you could know that it isn't that uncommon to ...
- Because of your family history I would get it checked out ASAP. It could be a milk duct, but I'd play it safe if I were you.
- I breast fed 3 babies and experienced this also. I would believe it is a blocked milk duct. I think if you still have a concern you should talk to your doctor.
My Mom Has a Lump
Asked by M.K. from Columbus
on May 29, 2009
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Hi Moms:
I don't know what I'm looking for other than a little comfort and prayers. My Mom is 84 and we just recently discovered a huge lump in her breast (about the...
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- Many women have breast cysts. It's very common to have them. I found my first cyst when I was in middle school. When I was about 20 I had a biopsy on it, and they said...
- Wow, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. But let me ask you a domb question based on something that happened to me. Has your mom been in any accidents or ...
- I don't have any experience with this. I know my mom had a scare last year with a lump and it turned out to be a fibroid cyst. We were both very scared. I just wanted ...
