I wouldn't continue with the massage until you can actually feel where the blockage is. Just hot pack, feed, pump, hand squirt the last bit, cool pack (the recommendation is ice, but I can't handle that, so I just use a cloth nappy wrung out in cold water)!
Have you called the ABA?
Sometimes blockages are deep in the breast so you can't feel them. But it might not be that - with a blockage you would expect some redness on the breast if it's not removed soon. It might be that you have just bruised it with the massage. Just in case though, I agree that continuing with frequent emptying, heat before feeds and cold after, is a good idea. If that doesn't help you can try changing Shae's feeding position to see if that helps, and feeding on all fours can be really helpful.
Also keep an eye out for redness, heat in your breast, or feeling really tired and fluey, and see a health professional immediately if this happens. GL hun.
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