Yes, FIL and pressure feedback both work on the individual lactocyte.
When the lactocyte and it's surrounding lobule become overfull, the
lactocyte's integrin lets go of the basement membrane, triggering
apoptosis of that cell. It can happen pretty quickly in areas of the
breast with no outlet. Mom may be pretty uncomfortable in the affected
area for a few days, but ice and analgesics should make it manageable.
Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC NYC
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