If you’re Googling how to treat a blocked milk duct at home or seeking quick relief from breast engorgement or mastitis — you’re in the right place. Blocked ducts are common, painful lumps that most parents can resolve within a couple of days using safe self-care. From gentle massage to cold-pack use, our free guide walks you through our clinic-tested steps so you can feel better fast.
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What Is a Blocked Duct vs. Mastitis?
A blocked duct—also called a clogged or plugged milk duct—often shows up as a tender lump in the breast, sometimes with a small white blister (bleb) on the nipple. You may notice reduced milk flow or discomfort in that area.
If the lump doesn’t clear in a day or two, or if you develop symptoms like fever, flu-like aches, or redness spreading across the breast, this may indicate mastitis, a more serious inflammation or infection.
How to Treat a Blocked Duct at Home
Most people can resolve a blocked duct within 48-hours using conservative self-treatment and if mastitis is non-infective, this can also usually be treated effectively at home.
- Continue feeding or pumping on your typical schedule.
- cold packs after feeding or pumping to reduce inflammation
- Try gentle massage toward the armpit and collarbone
- Change your feeding positions
- Rest and prioritize balance — proper nutrition, hydration, and self-care support
For our detailed, step-by-step home treatment plan, download our free Blocked Duct Relief Guide below:
When to Seek Professional Support
If your symptoms haven’t improved in 24–48 hours, or if you’re developing signs of mastitis, it’s time for expert help:
- We offer in-clinic care in Moncton and Fredericton for hands-on blocked duct assessment, ultrasound therapy, and personalized feeding support
- We offer virtual lactation support
- For non-local or time-stretched parents, our Blockage Home Treatment Guide gives you clear, effective steps to follow at home with confidence created by our clinicians.
Preventing Future Episodes & Feeling Back in Control
Blocked ducts and mastitis happen — but with support, you don’t have to face them alone. Whether you want to follow at-home guidance or book in-clinic treatment, we’re here to help you stay comfortable, confident, and healthy.
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