Hmmm, the mastitis thing is interesting as I feel a lump that feels like a blocked duc and when I push down hard enough on that milk comes out too - Should I pump to get rid of the blockage (if thats what it is?) or would that make more milk? I am so afraid of mastitis I am not sure I even want to BF next time I have a baby as am traumatised from the times I got it before!
Be gentle - bashing a duct can make it inflamed and much more likely to block!
You know what a blocked duct feels like - if it gets sore then go and get some ultrasound treatment from the physiotherapist, which usually reduces the inflammation and clears the blockage.
However - lumps in boobs are not to be disregarded, and just maybe might be something nastier than an inflamed duct. If it's still there in a few days then please talk to your GP.
It hasn't been as long for me... I stopped expressing for DD 5mths ago but still if I squeeze have 'milk' come out. Lately my left boob has been a little achy and sometimes sends a pain right up into my armpit. Just a few days ago it felt like I needed to express or something - it felt heavy, full and burning. I'm getting this checked out Monday.
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