What is a plugged duct? What should I do?
• Not nursing as frequently • Stress • Poor nutrition It may show up as a small lump or tender area in your breast. If you have a plugged duct: • Get more rest. • Breastfeed more often. Try taking your baby to bed with you so you can feed him easier during the night. • Apply moist heat to your breast or take a warm shower or bath. • Massage the affected breast to help the milk flow. • Each time you nurse, try a different position so you can be sure to empty all the breast ducts. Back to top What is mastitis? Mastitis is an infection of the breast. A plugged duct is usually the first symptom of mastitis. In fact, an untreated breast duct may turn into a breast infection.
