Hardened Breast

[Auraji]

I woke up yesterday morning with my right breast hardened, just on the right side and a bit on the top. I thought it was engorged so I kept feeding my dd from that breast. It never went away, so I took a hot shower and tried massaging it, it didnt work, I tried pumping, but nothing made it go away. It's still there today and it's not painful, but if I press on it, it bothers me.

Has anyone experienced anything like this? I dont know what could've happened. I've been breastfeeding on demand, everything fine until now. Should I go to the doctor? Im mostly concerned about what it could be. Maybe a clogged milk duct?

[sky_and_lavender]

Something like this happens to me once in a while. Usually when it happens, if nursing doesn't fix it, a combination of nursing and gentle breast compression improves it for me. A friend of mind says that if you can nurse with the baby's chin positioned in the direction of the hardened spot, that can sometimes work it out. If you have questions, there's nothing wrong with calling help. Let us know what helps.

[maddymama]

Hi mama,
PP had some good advice, especially about the chin pointing towards the hard part. Hot showers don't always work for me, so I try to heat a damp towel in the microwave and use that as a moist hot compress.
Also- REST REST REST.... take naps, etc. You don't want this to develop into mastitis.
Good luck!
~maddymama

[Auraji]

Thanks everyone!

I read your advice and read some more at kellymom, it went away last night. Everything went back to normal