Recurring mastitis?

[Lily Dust]

Oh Dot Face OUCH I had what sounds like a similar problem with DD and it was awful, I constantly had blocked ducts and it was agony. Every other day there was a lump, I'd finally work away at it and then within a day or 2 it was back.

I have been advised to lay bub on a bed and kind of feed over the top of them (I could never coordinate anything like that first time around!!) but it is meant to help really clear everything, gravity assisted apparently.

I know someone else will be able to give you more ideas and suggestions. Hang in there, hun. It is so hard right now but it will get easier, it just takes such a lot of time and effort to get it easy, but you will be glad you stuck at it when it does finally get easier

[OceanPrincess]

Oh Dot Face, that sounds terrible. It sounds like you're right on top of massaging and trying to clear that blockage which is great. Does it seem the blockage is recurring in the same spot?

Do you suppose there could be something causing that blocked duct, like a bra, the way bubs is feeding (a misplaced nose or chin can do it), a seat belt, the way you are sleeping? If you can pin point it, it might help stop it recurring, as you can try different things to stop it, like Kim suggested.

Feeding in different positions definitely helps, so give that a try.

As an alternative - you could find a women's physio who could use ultrasound on the lump to see if it can break it down. Seem times some mums need a bit of extra help getting rid of a blockage.

[Arcadia]

I second the idea of ultrasound. I had reoccuring blocked ducts caused by a bra and I needed two courses of ultrasound with 24 hours and it finally resolved the issue. A lot of physics don't know about it, but my GP told mine the intensity level required etc (or you could google it).

I think at this stage it is the best solution for you. Also make sure bub is fully draining that breast. Maybe express after a feed from that breast just to be sure.