https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:34:15 +0000 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:20:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=30198 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30198&PID=855451&title=blocked-duct#855451 Author: pomikiwi
Subject: 30198
Posted: 29 November 2009 at 9:20pm

I've had about 5 blocked ducts with DS on the same (.) and it was a simple latching issue that was easily addressed, yay! So now if I feel one coming on I just check bubs positioning and latch and it seems to prevent it.

Good luck cause they are a PITA and sore!

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:20:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30198&PID=855451&title=blocked-duct#855451 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30198&PID=855052&title=blocked-duct#855052 Author: weegee
Subject: 30198
Posted: 29 November 2009 at 1:57pm

What a PITA!

There are lots of things you can do to prevent them. Some things that can cause blocked ducts are wearing underwire (or too small) bras, holding the breast with your fingers when breastfeeding to make space for the baby to breathe (you shouldn't need to do that, or make the "hamburger" any more), use of a nipple shield, any exercise that requires repetitive movements of the upper arm (been playing tennis or doing weights?), cutting short or interrupting feedings...

Otherwise it can generally be an indication that attachment needs to be improved. If you have largeish breasts then sometimes supporting the boob from underneath can help to promote better drainage, you can use a rolled up flannel or small towel if need be.

If you're prone to blocked ducts and there's nothing that you can specifically identify that might be causing it then varying the position you feed in can help. If you usually feed sitting up, trying lying down, if you normally use the cradle hold, try the football hold, etc. If it keeps happening it might be worth going along to a La Leche League meeting and asking them to check your positioning.

Apparently taking Vitamin C supplements, lecithin supplements, making sure you're getting enough fluids and not too much saturated fat in your diet can also help.

As always there's a useful page over on kellymom ]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:57:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30198&PID=855052&title=blocked-duct#855052 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30198&PID=854995&title=blocked-duct#854995 Author: LeeG
Subject: 30198
Posted: 29 November 2009 at 12:18pm

Hi,

Hopefully this is the right spot for this ... I was wondering if anyone had any experience with blocked ducts, what causes them and how to prevent them?

I seem to have got one for the third time and it hurts! I must admit that I've not been to the doctor about it as they always seem to clear within 24 hours - but I'd really like to prevent it happening again if possible... any thoughts?]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:18:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30198&PID=854995&title=blocked-duct#854995