Clogged Milk Duct Relief
Get gentle, evidence-based care to reduce inflammation, clear the clog, and help prevent it from coming back, so you can get back to feeding your little one comfortably.
Blocked milk duct making feeding feel impossible right now? That tender lump, the pressure, the stress of “will I be able to feed?” … it’s a lot. And while you may have been told to dig in, press harder, or use a vibrating tool to “break it up,” new research actually discourages those forceful techniques because they can increase inflammation and make symptoms worse.
At FemFirstHealth, we calm inflammation and clear clogged ducts with gentle, skilled treatment.
How We Can Help
Clogged ducts aren’t a “chunk of milk” that needs to be forced out. Instead, they’re caused by inflammation that narrows the duct and slows milk flow.
That’s why the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine recommends an anti-inflammatory, tissue-friendly approach, not aggressive techniques that can make symptoms worse.
At FemFirstHealth, we focus on calming inflammation, restoring flow, and helping you prevent the clog from returning. Your personalized plan may include:
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Helps reduce pain and swelling, improves local circulation, and supports the duct clearing more comfortably.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
A gentle massage technique that moves excess fluid and inflammation away from the affected area to relieve pressure and restore normal milk flow.Targeted Exercises
Individualized exercises to improve upper-body mobility, support better feeding/pumping posture, and reduce stress on breast tissue.Recurrence Prevention
Practical strategies to reduce recurrence, including positioning tips, breast care guidance, and prevention routines tailored to your body.
Who You’ll Work With
Caitha Barr, OTR/L, CLT, is our Occupational Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist with specialized training in breast health, manual lymphatic drainage, and breastfeeding support.
She’ll help you address clogged ducts, manage mastitis symptoms, and navigate any other hiccups in your breastfeeding or pumping journey with gentle, evidence-informed care.
You don’t have to push through this alone.
Caitha is here to help.
Reviews from Mamas Like You
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"I am very thankful to have found Caitha because her application of lymphatic drainage massage, therapeutic ultrasound, and kinesiology tape enabled me to continue breastfeeding. If you are considering making an appointment with Caitha for the treatment of mastitis or another condition, do it. Caitha is warm and friendly and will put you at ease while helping you feel better soon!"
Sarah Kam
