Milk Ducts or a lump in my breast ?

cute_pebbles

im a first time mom and idk what a milk duct is but i noticed a lump in my breast im 38 weeks and 3 days . im so nervous. the breast without the lump leaks but the breast with the lump doesnt. its not that big either. HELP PLEASE!

heyitsme

Most likely a milk duct but mention it to your Dr if its still there next time you go in

cute_pebbles

@heyitsme okay i will i go tomar. how can i get the milk duct out tho ?

CaptainMorgaine

Milk ducts are supposed to be there, they are what bring the milk to your nipples. You may have a CLOGGED duct, in which case pumping and hot water on the area should take care of it.

cute_pebbles

@CaptainMorgaine pump ? but im not nursing yet. my baby isnt here yet. and just put a hot cloth on it ?

CaptainMorgaine

You can pump whether or not your baby is here yet, although I didnt because there was never any need to. A washcloth wet with hot water will work great, and in between reheating the washcloth, you can massage the area.

cute_pebbles

@CaptainMorgaine okay thanks i will def do that im so nervous !

lae3

its normal.. i have one leaky breast and the other doesnt do much.. lol.. the one w/out the lump is probably cause it leaks not to worry girl totally normal .. just wait till your milk comes in.. you have all the milk ducts fill and lump up..

mommyfor3

If you pump it will cause contractions

mommyfor3

I think that as long as the lump is not painful I would leave it alone...it is probably just making colostrum for when baby is born

Mimii36

I have a lump also..its just the milk I believe. Nothing to worry about tho. But don't pump! It can cause contractions.

Mimii36

@cute_pebbles did you mention to your doc yet? Im a bit concerned about mine also.