Re: What is it this time??
Could be nothing, just a slightly blocked duct? I never had mastitis with DD but had a few blocked duct episodes which felt as you described. I found this worked- keeping a (comfortably) hot compress on the affected area for a while, then massaging with oil, then feeding baby on that side and occasionally massaging/applying pressure to the tender are as she fed. I would also do the pressure/massage while I expressed.
Re: What is it this time??
I get a sore "bruised" feeling when a boob has gotten quite full before bubs fed from it iykwim? Then it would stay a bit achey for the day...
Re: What is it this time??
Sounds like it might be a blockage or similar, keep massaging and feeding off that side as you've been doing. How is it feeling now?
Re: What is it this time??
Thanks everyone!
I kept trying to feed her from the bruised side and massaged etc. seems bit better now.
I guess it must have been a blockage. Is started to get a little red spot where it was sore. Started taking echinacea, vitamin c, poke root and olive leaf and I think I may have avoided getting it again this time.
Is rang the aba and the lovely mum on there said considering my history start preparing for the worst. She seems to have been right on the money!
Guess I'm prone to it even with healthy nipples!