Blocked duct?

I have what feels like a knot in my right breast

It's uncomfortable to touch and feeding LO hasnt helped...any ideas how to get rid? Could it be a blocked duct?

I tried massaging while T was feeding and going to try a hot flannel in a mo

Feed feed feed, massage, was bath and regular flannel. Just really jump on it quick if you start to feel fluey. Get your antibiotics for mastitis, and remind your gp they need to be suitable for breastfeeding xx

T's gone to bed but will get him to feed from that side next time...he was really fussy feeding on my right today, must have been why.

Tried a hot flannel, it hurts to massage it but will keep trying

Can you express a bit? I'm not sure about brufen. I can't ...remember. @clothmama @docmaggoo ideas for preventing mastitis? @clothsister, bf supporter

[clothmama]

T's gone to bed but will get him to feed from that side next time...he was really fussy feeding on my right today, must have been why.

Tried a hot flannel, it hurts to massage it but will keep trying

Ems has pretty much summed it up, feed as much as you can (start on that side every feed), massage as he is feeding. Have a hot shower and have the jets go on your boob and massage as it is doing it, sadly most UK showers I've been in have been woeful in terms of power so perhaps not quite as useful as in Oz or France! As Ems said if you feel at all achey or fluey do go and get seen asap as mastitis can hit so quickly nad really knock you about

Any better this morning @LynniferT ?

No

I sat massaging it at 2am when T had his feed and it softened a bit but is rock hard and uncomfortable again now.

T due a feed soon as he wakes so will try again.

Can you put s hot compress on around the breast whilst expressing?
I've put heat pads around the pump flange before now if it's not shifting.

I cant express as i sold on my pump as i wasnt using it (T has formula instead when needed) i have fed him all day rather than give him his one bottle and its still the same

Been massaging the best i can but T gets distracted from feeding when i try i also cant get a flannel to stay hot enough...trying shower again tomorrow.

[clothmama]

Oh no! Any other symptoms on your side, are you feeling OK? Hopefully you can clear it with a shower in the morning. You need to be quite firm with your massage too. Have you got a heat pack or even hot water bottle? Might be worth getting a heat pack, it will stay warm for longer than a flannel for you