Hi there,

I have just come back from the doctor and have been told I have a burst vein inside my nipple/breast. I only express BM and don't attach DS to the breast. I noticed blood (quite a bit) going into the bottle when expressing this afternoon, which prompted my visit to the doctor. I tried phoning the ABA help line but I couldnt get through.

My breast is now engorged as I haven't expressed properly. I have turned the pump setting onto low to try and help reduce the amount of blood.

Does anyone know how to manage a burst vein so it heals, I can reduce the engorgement and not effect my supply?

Hope someone can assist.