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There are a few things you can take when you’re suffering from a plugged duct. What you can take will depend on the severity of your symptoms. I’ve taken different types of medication during by bought with blocked ducts including: 1) lecithin 2) painkillers and 3) antibiotics. 1. Lecithin Lecithin is a natural substance thatContinue reading “Treatment options for a plugged duct”

A good latch is key to a successful breastfeeding journey. The secret to getting a good or deep latch is to make sure that baby attaches to your breast with a wide mouth. A good latch ensures that baby can remove milk from the breast effectively. It took several weeks before I realized that myContinue reading “The secret to a good latch”

I was terrified of labor. I was worried about how I’d handle the pain and expected that I’d likely opt for an epidural. What I didn’t realize is that you have to wait a while before you can get an epidural. I had to wait until I was 4 cm dilated to get it –Continue reading “How to naturally manage labor pain”

An estimated two-thirds of mamas experience plugged milk ducts at some point during their breastfeeding journey. For some, like myself, clogged ducts can be recurrent. If a plugged duct goes untreated, it can lead to more serious infections like mastitis (where mama gets a fever). So it’s important to treat blocked ducts early. At thisContinue reading “How to unclog a plugged duct”