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Clogged Duct vs Mastitis: New Breastfeeding Treatment Guidelines
The old advice for clogged ducts and mastitis — aggressive massage, constant heat, excessive pumping — may actually be making things worse. This blog post breaks down the newest breastfeeding medicine guidelines, which favor gentle lymphatic massage, ice, and reducing inflammation, plus when it's time to call your provider.
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Why Breastfeeding Hurts: 8 Common Causes and What Helps By: Brianne Taggart
Bri, IBCLC — Breezy Babies Lactation Group. Breastfeeding is natural — but that doesn't mean it's always easy or pain-free. IBCLC Bri walks through 8 of the most common causes of breastfeeding pain, from shallow latch and engorgement to tongue tie and vasospasms, and shares what actually helps so you can get the support you deserve.
