Still have a Lump in breast

So I went to the doctor 2 days ago…. They told me it’s a clogged milk duct (they think) . They just felt around on it and that’s what they came up with. NOTHING im doing is making it go away or even get smaller. What should I do ? I’m at my wits end. It doesn’t hurt unless I push really hard. The doctor said hot compress and massage which is what I’ve been doing since it came up so about 6 days ago. Nothing is working.
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If it is a clogged duct, you need to ice it not use heat. It’s due to swelling so ice is usually the way to help but clogged ducts HURT so I would go back and ask them to check again!

@Charlie I told them specifically it didn’t hurt and they told me that not all clogged milk ducts hurt, and they specifically told me to not use ice and use heat. I feel like they have absolutely no idea what they’re talking about.

I have been told by a breast feeding specialist team to ice my clogged ducts and to avoid massage

@Beth wow okay thank you at the point I’m willing to try anything

Try taking a lechithin supplement...

I've seen that you should feed as usual but get babies chin towards where the lump is. Whilst babe is feeding you can massage it towards the nipple. If nothing else helps I would definitely be asking for a second opinion at the docs!

I’d talk to lactation specialist. Mine told me to use warm compresses, massage towards the nipple, nurse baby or pump on that side and take sunflower lecithin

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