Managing Clogs and Mastitis (While Waiting to See the IBCLC!)

The information out there about managing mastitis leaves you struggling and hoping for relief- unsure of what to do to alleviate the pain you are feeling. Here is my rundown of what I have seen work for thousands of pumping parents in my practice- the key is using these measures while you are waiting to be seen by an IBCLC so we can address the full situation!
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[@Natasha-tu5qs]

Thank you so much for this video. I had recurrent clogged ducts/mastitis over the course of 6 weeks when I was 2-3 months postpartum. Fortunately taking sunflower lecithin regularly stopped them recurring. What are your views on this as a way to prevent clogged ducts/mastitis?

[@genuinelactation]

I would view it as a bandaid thats masking something underlying. Our bodies were designed to lactate for years on end so we shouldn’t be seeing these issues regularly or needing to undergo perpetual treatment. This is likely something we could identify and create a plan to help improve breast health!

[@KB-qh6tv]

Thank you for this! Can you also make a video about increasing milk supply? And is the process the same if trying to increase past 12 weeks pp?

[@genuinelactation]

I can add it to the cue!