If you've ever had to deal with a clogged duct or mastitis, or have heard stories from someone who has, then you know they're not fun. The initial weeks after having a baby can be overwhelming while trying to navigate through new routines, breastfeeding, pumping, diaper changes and everything in between. And the last thing you want to have to deal with is a clogged duct or mastitis.
A clogged, or plugged, duct occurs when milk has become stuck in a milk duct of the breast and is no longer able to flow out. This can occur close to the nipple or farther back in the breast. If the clogged duct is not resolved it can lead to mastitis, an inflammatory response that can be infective or non-infective.
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