Having a clogged milk duct while breastfeeding can be painful. We turned to medical professionals and lactation experts to learn how to cope. If you’ve ever dealt with a clogged milk duct while ...

Maybe you’re pregnant and planning ahead, or perhaps you’re currently trying to grin and bear the pain of a clogged milk duct while a baby (or breast pump) is mercilessly sucking on your boob.

Breastfeeding and pumping can be painful at the outset, but in most cases, the discomfort eases as your body begins to regulate production and your baby develops a proper latch. Unfortunately, pain ...

Breastfeeding is natural. However, just because it’s considered natural doesn’t mean it can’t still be painful and difficult! If you’re breastfeeding your child, one of the unpleasant experiences you ...

A small, tender lump in your breast usually sends up a major red flag. But if you're breastfeeding, there's a good chance you're dealing with a clogged or plugged milk duct. Though they can be ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. When breastfeeding, moms try everything possible to make it ...

While shopping for breastfeeding gear, you may have noticed lactation massagers in addition to breast pumps, nipple cream, and nursing pillows. What are they? And do you need one? A lactation massager ...

As a certified nurse-midwife with a private practice in Brooklyn, I see people for gynecology, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. That means I receive panicked texts from clients about mastitis, a ...

Lindsey Gritton said she was misdiagnosed with a clogged milk duct when she was 34 weeks pregnant. After requesting an ultrasound, Gritton said she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She said she ...