Pain after a blocked duct

[jellybeanxx]

Hoping someone can help! My son is 3 weeks old and a couple of days ago I had a blocked duct on my left breast. I spent about a day feeding mostly off that side, pumping, hand expressing and massaging. I've managed to get it unblocked but now whenever I feed off that side it hurts like hell. It's like the pain of the initial latch but it lasts the whole feed. I asked a doctor at my surgery but she just said it's normal and I just have to push through it. I'm really struggling though, is there anything I can do to stop the pain? He's latching well and we're using the same positioning we used before without trouble. Any advice welcome!!

 

[jellybeanxx]

Bump, anyone?

 

[bebbe]

Hi twin!!!

how are you feeling? have you tried heat to ease the pain? I find it really really helps

xx

 

[Miss Redknob]

When I had a blocked duct, my neighbour who is a RN/midwife told me to use a heat pack just before feeding and while feeding to use a cold pack. I just filled a disposable nappy with water and put it in the freezer, best thing ever! Hope you feel better soon xx