Cabbage

Just something quick to help you through a tough time in the first months.
A very common ailment for breastfeeding mom's especially in the beginning, is a CLOGGED MILK DUCT.
This can be very painful. You will feel burning when your baby latches on and will see one or many small lumps on the breast. Your breast will also become engorged and feel as hard as a rock.

If it becomes drastically larger than the other breast or is extremely painful and red you should see your doctor immediately.

If it is slightly swollen and painful and your baby is still getting milk from it, there is a home remedy that can help you.

First off, let your baby drink only from the clogged breast for a whole day.
Also, massage the clogged area and try to work the clog down and out of the breast.
Next, take a cabbage leaf and place it on the clogged breast and place a washcloth that has been soaked in warm water over the cabbage leaf. Leave it on for about 30 minutes if you can.
Repeat the treatment as often as you would like.
The cabbage and the heat help to pull the clogged milk out.
If after 2 or 3 days, your breast is still clogged, see your doctor.