Clogged Duct?

[pjabslenz]

Okay, I think I have a clogged duct, although it is unlike anything I've ever experienced before. Earlier this week, I noticed my left breast was slightly engorged but only on the top 1/2 of my breast. I nursed my daughter and it helped some. I applied warm compresses, went to bed and my daughter nursed 2x that night. In the morning I applied the heating pad, nursed her in various positions, drank plenty of fluids and rested. By late afternoon, my breast was back to normal.

This afternoon, the top of my left breast is engorged again. My lo has nursed endlessly on it in various positions(chin to clog, on all fours), I've applied heat, am drinking fluids, resting and have upped my vitamin C. The area feels tender to touch, there's no redness but it looks engorged, and I don't have a fever. Any other suggestions as to what I could be doing? Any ideas as to why I would be experiencing this again after a few days. I have been very careful to slow down, rest and drink fluids. My lo hasn't changed her nursing patterns and nothing is majorly different with our routine or schedule.

[carmelnap]

it sound like the milk blister is still there, even though the milk comes through if you don't get the blister out the milk will just back up again. What I usually do is nurse, and then see if I can see the blister on my nipple and try to squeeze it out, if it doesn't come out on its own.

[pjabslenz]

carmelnap,

Thanks for replying. I was quite engorged during the night and was able to nurse my lo, then pump and hand express/massage the tender spot. When I showered, I hand expressed milk and combed the area while the warm water ran over my breast. It really seems to have helped. I can still feel the tender spot/clog but it's so much better. I am keeping up on my fluids, resting and nursing as much as possible so I am hopeful I'll clear it out.

Thanks again,
Janet