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Sorry it took me so long to notice this post. I hope you're all better now.

The next time you have a blocked duct, it is best to put baby on that breast and concentrate on it. You can feed baby there for longer. I know you think you'll be lopsided, but you should be if you only do it for 2 feedings or so. Babies are better at emptying the breast.  If your block is bad, then it may be a process that will take 2-3 feedings.

Also, at the same time, you can massage your breast while taking a warm shower. Massage from the base to the tip.  You may have to be a little hard, and it may hurt, but that's a whole lot easier for you than suffering from mastitis.

Spot on with the massage and heat - warm showers are good for both, just aim the shower head where the duct is.  I was also told to make sure baby's nose is pointing towards the duct as that is where the strongest suck is.  And, apparently cabbage leaves....