Fever

I’m running fever now. Not sure if is due to milk duct. My right breast is super painful even just lightly touching it. Can I still bf my Lo? My family kept asking me to not to bf and eat medicine and recently i took ibuprofen due to back aching and I suspect my lo is allergic to it as her whole face n some part of the body had rashes. What should I do? ? feeling terrible now

Fever
2 Replies
undefined profile icon
Write a reply
Super Mum

Is your breast red or any areas filled with pus/pus coming from the nipple (signs of infection)? If not, you may be severely engorged without inflammation yet. The best solution is to get the milk out. I find that the baby is the best at doing that as the sucking is strong enough to clear all the blocked ducts and relieve the engorgement. Alternatively you can use a breast pump. Put cold compress to relieve the engorgement and pain. I wouldn’t suggest hot compress or massage now as that will make the engorgement worse. If you have signs of infection, see a doctor to get meds. I’ve seen people who wait too long and end up suffering.

Read more