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Every breastfeeding mom will cringe at this word. It’s blocked milk duct. And it will get inflamed, swells and hurts very much. If not treated, may lead to abscesess that requires surgical procedure to drain out. Mine is on the right side of my right breast, near the armpit. I suspect it was caused when my baby knocked onto it in his sleep when he wants to nurse at night, which is often the case.

I ran a low fever due to this yesterday noon. The affected area is red with mild swelling. My nipple even has a tiny whitened spot on the tip. It’s damn painful when baby nurses. The most effective way to clear a blocked duct is to let baby nurse on it as much as possible. Abrupt weaning will worsen the condition and is not advisable.

I usually treat the affected area with a hot compress to help open up the blocked ducts and passageways. I pour hot water into a milk bottle, wrap it up in a nappy cloth and apply the heat slowly to my breast. Remember to wrap it up or it’ll burn your skin. It’s worked for me every time.

Though slow, sure beats paying a visit to the doctor’s. But if the condition worsens or shows no signs of improvement after two or three days, common sense will tell you to go visit one for further treatment. Try at your own risk and dont hold me responsible, ya.