Getting rid of plugged or clogged ducts: Essential guide for quick healing

Clogs/plugs often present as hard, tender, and/or red lumps. While they typically occur in the outer quadrants of the breast, they can occur anywhere and may look very “veiny” around the clog. Plugged ducts are an area of inflammation in the breast where milk is plugged or clogged and not flowing how it should. Plugged ducts are very painful, and should be treated as soon as you notice you have one to prevent it from worsening, becoming infected and turning into mastitis. Some of us are more susceptible to them than others.
The most common culprit in the early days and weeks after birth are from shallow latch or a baby with a tongue and/or lip tie. People with an oversupply, those who exclusively or frequently pump, those who pump using the wrong size flange, and a history of breast implants or reductions are especially at risk. Any time you go longer between feeding or pumping than your normal routine also increases your risk of your milk sitting too long and clogging. They can also occur from wearing tight or constricting clothing, such as an underwire bra; sleeping on your breast/chest, or even from too much pressure on your breast such as from babywearing or a cross body bag! Anything that inhibits the flow of milk can be at risk of causing a clog. Your baby may also cause a clog from using a consistent, shallow latch, or if your baby has a tongue and/or lip tie.
This video walks through the best strategies for getting rid of a plug
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[@saniyakhurram]

Has to be the only helpful video I’ve come across in months! Thank you!

[@lalactation]

You're so welcome!

[@elomon21]

I have to agree, this is what I needed it!

[@elomon21]

I did the breast gymnastics moved, lymphatic drainage massage and the massaged on the plugged duct before nursing and then massaging the affected area while nursing while also changing nursing position and the hard and painful area is gone! I appreciate your help ❤

[@thehealersjourney1253]

What a helpful video thank you

[@TaylorsHandle]

All excellent information. Thank you so much!

[@prajeetarana9996]

How many times a day should we use ice in the clog

[@SenoraSara]

Thank you, you saved me
Changing the position did it

[@emiliagjuci5915]

Very helpful...thank you so much ❤

[@SylviaAlapaap]

Thank you for sharing this information.God bless you

[@qufluna]

May i know the gap between pumping & breastfeed

[@JanuJanu-xp6wh]

I stop my feeding before one year but my breast is plugged milk duct please help me how to clear it

[@ashleyshort72]

I'm in SO much pain 😢 I seen about heat first and it sounded like it made sense so I started doing it.... it went away but now it's back. I accidentally slept thru my pump time last night and it's because I woke up so sick. but my nipples are in SO MUCH PAIN ... I can't even pump they're just bleeding 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@make.upexperiments7269]

Ugh I’m so sorry! I’m in intense pain too, I wish I could cut out the plugs!! Seriously considering switching to formula, because getting these every few days is miserable

[@lalactation]

Please make sure you have a quality pump and the right size flanges. Most people cannot use the flanges that come in the box and need to go smaller. What is causing the bleeding? The pump or baby latching? Either way, something is wrong and needs fixed.

[@lalactation]

If you’re getting them every few days something is wrong! With the pump and flanges or the latch. Please find someone to work with or schedule a virtual with me. Lalactation.com. Appointments can be free with a PPO insurance plan

[@KatieTalmadge]

please consider updating this to better match the ABM protocol #36

[@ruthredeemed8129]

Thanks alot

[@poornakaranth2057]

How to remove clogged duct under boob ?

[@patriciatoh5969]

😊