> One was larger than a quarter. I assumed they were plugs
>related to the severe engorgement. I have seen her several times since and
>she is still getting milk clots but now they are from one breast only. (the
>right side)
How did "quarter size" clots get through her nipple?
> There is one area of the breast that is reddened, and seems swollen just
>above the areola on the lower, innder quadrent of the breast. The swelling
>extends under the areola and into the nipple. So the areola is semi-swollen
>on one side. No obvious plugs at the nipple tip. No fever or signs of
>mastitis. There is no significant medical history or a history of breast
>injury.
Any Hx of surgery or injury? What about some cabbage on the red spots too?
Good Luck on this one.
Linda Pohl, IBCLC
Phoenix, Arizona USA
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