How do I get rid of a blocked milk duct in pregnancy ? or possibly mastitis #33w4d

Question

I’ve had it for almost 2 weeks I’ve tried using hot flannel and massaging it but hasn’t worked it’s still extremely sore, hot to touch and painful like a burning feeling in just my right boob. I also have flu like symptoms 
My left boob is still leaking and feels fine. I’m 33weeks4days

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I had a clogged duct with my first. For future reference, clogs are important to treat right away so you don't get an infection, not something you wait two weeks for. Massaging the breast in a hot bath of epsom salts and doing a hot water bottle helped clear the clog for me in a day or so. You could try that, but at this point you should definitely see your doctor too because it sounds like it's getting infected.

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You need to talk to your doctor. You shouldn’t be producing enough milk in pregnancy to get a blocked duct (unless you are currently nursing as well).

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Put cold cabbage leaves in your bra. Its weird but it works. Thats what the NICU had me do and it relieved the pain so much.

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Hot shower, let the water hit it and gently massage, plus warm compresses. You probably also need antibiotics

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If it’s been two weeks, it needs to be addressed by the dr. Probably mastitis at this point and you’ll need antibiotics…

How do I get rid of a blocked milk duct in pregnancy ? or possibly mastitis #33w4d

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