My nipple aches and feels like the milk is blocked. Is this a milk blister?

Yup this Is a milk blister, or blocked nipple pore. It is thought to be caused by milk within a milk duct that has been sealed over by the epidermis and has triggered an inflammatory response. The underlying cause of a milk blister may be oversupply, pressure on that area of the breast, or the other usual causes of plugged ducts. Latch, suck, and or tongue problems may contribute to blisters because of friction on the tip of the nipple. You can try the following to remove the blister: Apply moist heat prior to nursing, clear the skin from the milk duct, nurse or pump with a hospital-grade pump, than follow up with medication to aid healing. You may need to repeat this for several days (or longer) until the plugged duct opening stays clear. Make sure bub is latching on the side with blister. Don't prick the blister - my Gynae said pricking will cause scarring and possible recurrence.

Use cotton bud dapped with boiled warm water and clean it after 1/2 hour u apply breast milk. Lower your pump setting if you feel pain when expressing. You may want to look for Lynn Ng she is a very good massage lady and for lactation massage that doesnt hurt. 90605065. she can help open the pore of the nipples. Uma at mother and child is also very good in oversupply management. she is a midwife and certified LC. she can check on your bb's latch as incorrect latching can cause block ducts as well.

This looks like a nipple bleb. It must be hurting you tremendously. Here's what you can try: First, soak the nipple in warm water to soften the bleb. Then try rubbing it gently with a clean, damp washcloth until it opens or loosens. Next, feed the baby or express some milk to make sure any thickened milk is removed. You may see a small strand of hardened milk come out from the tiny duct opening.

Yes this is a milk blister. To treat follow these four steps: