Clogged boobs😭
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You need to see a good lactation consultant! Breastfeeding is hard and you need support. And you need to get that clog out, or it could lead to mastitis! You feel a clog for sure? I would think it would be in one breast... Not both? Do you have the right size flange? The size could change over time. What pump are you using? Are you using the pump correctly? You need to also massage downward toward the nipple. Gently massage that area until it breaks up and massage toward nipple. I advise against heat because my breasts didn't react well to heat, but if youre not prone to engorgement like i am, you could try it for a short time. There's also a supplement you can take for clogs called sunflower lecithin. The clog is painful, but don't give up! Make sure to empty your breast every time you pump next time, and don't wear a tight bra.
Continue to latch, latch, latch. It’s the best way to declog. I had milk blibs every now and then as well. The most efficient thing to do is to continue breastfeeding. Their latch and the suckle will get rid of the clog. Make sure you see a consultant if you can, because a good decent latch is important in all of this. Maybe try breastfeeding her from the breast directly more? Personally, I found that whenever I pumped I was more prone to clogging!
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Hey mama, You are doing such an amazing job—even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. Clogged ducts are the worst and I know how discouraging it can be when your body isn’t cooperating, especially when you’re trying so hard to keep up with pumping. A few things that might help: warm compresses + massage before pumping, double-check your flange size (seriously, it matters), pump more often for shorter times, and maybe look into sunflower lecithin (it helps with clogs). And don't forget—hydration and rest matter too, even if they feel impossible some days. But also… it’s okay to be overwhelmed. This is hard. You love your baby so much, and no matter how you feed her—you're showing up. You’re enough. And you're not alone in this. You've got this. One pump, one bottle, one deep breath at a time.
First, find a way to relax and reduce stress. That causes disruption with milk production. Make sure you're eating as much as your body needs. Do more breast massages with oil and heat since you primarily pump. HYDRATE!!!! Talk to a lactation consultant. You may not be clogged, your body could be slowing down because baby girl isn't actively feeding from you, so your body isn't getting that stimuli to keep producing.