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Best position to unclog a milkduct
🕑 Added 2022-03-23 02:42:20 +0000 UTCA clogged milk duct can be very painful it is important to unclog it so that it does not lead to mastitis and other breast-feeding issues. It can resemble a painful lump in your breast that the pain will be relieved from unclogging.
leaning forward while feeding or getting on all fours and dangle feeding the breast to the child Will help relieve clogged milk ducts.
Let gravity do the work for you. Aim to have the chin of the child pressing upon the areola towards the clogged milk duct and feed as long and as often as possible using warm compresses to release the clog and ease the pain associated with this.
If after trying this method massage can also be used. If the clogged milk duct doesn’t correct itself from these techniques seek medical advice.
Clogged milk ducts can lead to mastitis I cannot express this enough. Mastitis is painful and dangerous if left untreated so always consult your doctor if you’re feeling any pain in the breast or if you find any unusual lumps in your breast.
