Yesterday evening I realized that my right side was uncomfortably full, quickly turning painful. My 4mo baby has been eating normally, and I’ve been pumping normally as well, so this surprised me.

I attempted to both feed and then pump to relieve pressure. My baby only ate for 3 minutes and was done (though had clearly gotten milk) and when I tried to pump, I only got an ounce.

Hand expression on provided drops.

The bottom of my right breast is presently rock solid and painful. He’s eaten off of it a few times since then, but not enough to do anything.

It’s so painful. And it’s 5:30am.

Happy New Year to me.

How can I help the pain? And get relief?

And what is going on? (I know y’all aren’t doctors)