A blocked milk duct presents as a painful, swollen, firm mass in the breast. The skin over this mass is often red. Mastitis is usually associated with intense redness, pain and fever. Antibiotics are required to treat mastitis. If you suspect that you are suffering from mastitis please contact your physician immediately or present yourself at a clinic. A blocked milk duct can become mastitis.

Blocked milk ducts will most often resolve themselves within 24 to 48 hours. Try following these instructions:

• Continue feeding on that breast
• Drain the affected area more effectively ( go to www.breastfeedingonline.com/newman.shtml ) for specific instructions.
• Apply heat
• Rest

If your condition persists you may wish to see a physiotherapist for ultrasound treatments. No referral is needed. Two consecutive appointments are required on 2 separate days. Our charge is $55.00 for each treatment. A trained physiotherapist will administer the ultrasound and then you will feed your baby, so please bring be sure to bring your baby. If you are unable to bring the baby please bring a breast pump.

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