I have this hard lump on one of my breast and it is sore when I touched it or during breastfeeding. is this considered blocked duct? any remedy to relief this?

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Hi mummy, it might be a blocked duct. You can try the following which I also did when I have blocked duct. 1) During bath, allow the hot water to fall on your affected breast and at the same time massage in circular movement using your palm. (Note: Is the appropriate hot water temperature for bathing that I'm referring to). Infact it is good to do it before you breastfeed. 2) Massage and compress your breast with a warm towel on the affected area. If you have a thermal pad you can use that too. Afterwhich handexpress it. If not just latch your baby or pump it. 3) Your baby is your best and fastest solution to remove a blocked duct. Keep latching although it might be painful but got to bear with it. If baby not able to fully empty, good to pump it. Other solutions include engaging a massage lady to help you with the blocked duct. Or consult a LC. If the pain still persists after all these and you develop fever, got to see a doctor as it maybe breast infection/mastitis. Few links for you to read. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MsVI4q0ksHY http://www.babycenter.com/0_clogged-milk-ducts_8494.bc http://www.whattoexpect.com/plugged-milk-ducts.aspx

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