How long does the lump from mastitis take to go away?
It can take from a week to three month for them to go away. But they eventually will. When you nurse you should give the affected breast first and let him empty it completely. Try to nurse more often at least every 2-3hours to keep the breast as empty as possible. If your baby does not want to eat that often you can try pumping, don’t let your breasts get full or engorged. Make warm compresses with a wash cloth or a disposable diaper. Take hot showers/baths and massage your breasts towards the direction of the nipple while in the shower. Don’t wear a bra with underwires and make sure to let the nipple air dry after nursing.
