What is a clogged milk duct?

What is it?

A clogged milk duct is when a lactating parent does not sufficiently drain their breast during a feed, or when they go too long between feedings and their breast become engorged. It feels like a small lump in the breast that is usually tender to the touch.

If left untreated a clogged milk can become very uncomfortable and may lead to a more serious lactating condition called mastitis

Koble sessions:

Plugged ducts during breastfeeding by Caitlin Black-Allen

Other resources:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/plugged-milk-ducts