04/03/2024
Blocked (Plugged or Clogged) Milk Duct Education Series, Part 2
What can you do right away when you suspect a clogged duct? 🤍
- Breastfeed as often as your baby wishes
- Rest
- Apply ice or cold packs to the tender area
- If you are engorged, consider doing lymphatic drainage—a very gentle, light yet firm touch, with fingertips flat to the skin in the armpit area and upper chest
- In consultation with your healthcare provider, consider using ibuprofen
A specific treatment I offer that has helped hundreds of women is a painless and comforting treatment called Therapeutic Ultrasound. In most cases, the duct can be unblocked in 1-2 sessions. This is an evidence-based treatment that is often recommended by maternity care providers in Squamish, who refer their patients to me for this treatment.
I can also add therapeutic cupping, as well as acupuncture (with or without microcurrent/MPS), to further enhance the treatment.
Part 2 of our educational series is now live on our website - hit the link in bio to read more.
