Kathy,
 
Has she tried castor oil compresses?  Have found these work well with  
plugs, and once plug is resolved, perhaps cabbage leaves to further decrease  
supply?  Can't help but wonder about baby's age and whether this mom  couldn't 
nurse when home, though likely the weaning is a done deal and one mom  has 
chosen as best for her.  I feel sad though for the child.
Barbara Latterner, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Brewster, NY
 
 
Date:    Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:44:26 -0400
From:     Katherine Lilleskov <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: plugged duct after  weaning

Hi All,
I am wondering what you all think is the best way to  handle a plugged duct 
one that appeared one week after a very slow wean. This  mom has always had 
issues with oversupply and plugged ducts. She is reluctant to  put the baby 
back to the breast after a week of no nursing for multiple reasons  and 
also scared that stimulating the breast with a pump will cause her to make a  
lot of milk again. Do you all have any brilliant ideas for handling this  
scenario. She is about to return to work where she will have no opportunity to  
empty her  breasts with pump or baby, but she is home for the weekend so  
she could do whatever is necessary over the next couple of day.
Kathy  LIlleskov RN IBCLC

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