Your ducts are the tiny tubes that carry milk from tissues deep in your breast to
your nipple. Muscle cells squeeze milk along the ducts, creating a flow of milk
each time your baby feeds.
Blocked ducts usually mean that the
milk is not moving well in a part of your breast. Mastitis is inflammation in
your breast tissues.
When you have a blocked duct, you may develop a painful lump in your breast.
Blocked, inflamed ducts are most often caused by a back-up of milk in your
breasts. Your baby does not drain your breasts often enough, your milk flow is
obstructed because you're wearing tight clothing, your baby carrier squashes
your breasts. Your milk can become backed up whether you're feeding or not if
there's continuous pressure on your breasts.
Your baby will still get the milk
she needs, though the milk flow in your affected breast may be slower than
usual. Encourage your baby to feed from your affected breast as this will help
to speed up any slow-moving milk.
Your baby may even remove the bleb herself while feeding. Keep breastfeeding your
baby from your affected breast, if you can, even if it’s uncomfortable. Once
your baby is feeding well, your milk should flow freely through your breasts.
If feeding hurts too much, you could
try expressing. Feed your baby often, and try not to leave long gaps
between feeds.
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