Blocked Milk Ducts

• Caused by incomplete emptying of the breast.
• Treatment goal: open up the blocked milk duct.
• Breastfeed your baby more frequently (avoid the use of pacifiers).
• After each breastfeeding session, apply heat to the breast lump for 10 minutes (e.g., with a hot shower, hot bath or heating pad).
• While applying heat, massage the swollen areas toward the nipple.
• Try different breastfeeding positions which may drain the affected area (ducts) better.
• Call Your Doctor If:
  Lump becomes red and very painful
• Fever over 101 F (38.3 C) occurs
• Not improved after 24 hours of treatment
• Your baby starts acting sick