How do you prevent a clogged or plugged duct?

A clogged or plugged duct can be the cause if your breasts are very tender, milk is not squirting out of those 15-20 holes, and you have redness or a hard spot near the sore area.

There area  few things you can do to prevent a clogged or plugged duct:

  1. Limit the breastfeeding or breast pumping intervals.
  2. Check your bras for a bad fit, pulls tightly, or has misplaced underwire.
  3. Avoid carrying heavy items (how much do you really need in the diaper bag?)
  4. Take extra time to position your baby correctly
  5. Avoid getting too run down or stressed out.

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