Even with good positioning and attachment, at any stage of breastfeeding, a 'plug' of milk can sometimes block milk ducts and cause one or all of the followings : lump, engorgement, sensation of bruised breast, tender to the touch, red patch, pain when baby latches on.
Some women find that they are particularly prone to blocked ducts and, unfortunately, it's often unclear why.
Left untreated blocked ducts can cause a lot of pain and lead to mastitis.
So, have you experienced blocked ducts? What did you do to treat it?
