Re: [ozmidwifery] blocked milk duct.

[Joy Cocks]

Hi Sonia, I guess you've tried heat before and cold after feeding, massage, etc. Are you able to put the baby or toddler on with their chin pointing to the blocked area?  Use firm pressure on the area at the same time as they are feeding and push towards the nipple.  I have quite a lot of success in dissipating lumps by using one or two fingers to massage around and around - moving the skin and underlying tissue around over the lumpy area, but not actually rubbing the skin itself.  Hope this makes sense to you.  Others may have other sugggestions. Regards, Joy   Joy Cocks RN (Div 1) RM CBE IBCLC BRIGHT Vic 3741 email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: *G and S* To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 9:06 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] blocked milk duct. Hello to all,                 Was wondering if anyone has ideas re. draining a blocked milk duct.  I've been breastfeeding for three years and have, for the first time developed a blockage. It is about an inch long and an inch in width. It has been there for a few days and is sensitive to touch. I have put both my bub and toddler on for extended periods of time to help drain it, but the lump remains. Any ideas on what I can do or is this a GP thing?  Would like to avoid a visit if possible. TIA, Sonia W.  :-)