bruised feeling in breast

[wishes]

hi girls... Last night my left boob became very very sore. The bottom half feels like its bruised to touch

I had a top on which was perhaps a bit tight on my boob when i pulled it down a bit to feed and thought that this had actually bruised it maybe... But as its still painful thismorning i went to google.

Ive just read about blocked ducts and mastitus! Have any of you had a problem that started as a bruosed feeling?? And what should i do??

 

[mommyof3co]

It does sound like a blocked duct, what helped me was taking a hot bath and soaking in it or a hot shower and letting water run over it and massage it alot. It did hurt but it helped work the clog out. Also nurse on that side alot even if it hurts, help pull it out

 

[asacia]

I feel bruised and tender after a growth spurt. It starts when he nurses more fequently or I pump more, and ends when my supply increases. I actually bruise too. I'm careful to massage though, and never developed blocked ducts.

 

[Bellylicious]

Sounds like a blocked duct. Is it flushed red in that area?

Yep, keep feeding on that side. It hurts but keep draining the boob. Massage. Put a warm pack on the area. Let warm water run on it under the shower. If you start to feel fluish go to the doctor.

Its happened to me twice but I did all the things above and it cleared before it turned into mastitis. Mastitis is not very pleasant, Ive had that twice breastfeeding my other kids.

Although its uncomfortable I stopped wearing a bra at night because its tight across the boobs which can cause a blockage. And make sure your bra isnt too tight in the day.

Good luck