Yes, I've seen bruised breasts, following the pattern of agressive handexpression and or massage, either by mom or caretaker and heard of other collegues as well. I did not document, so it has to be remain anecdotal.

Warmly,

Gonneke, IBCLC, LLLL in southern Netherlands

Karyn-grace Clarke <[log in to unmask]> wrote:I expect this will not be the last she sees of plugged ducts and/or mastitis, 
though!  She does not respond well to pumping, so emptying the breasts 
before a feed would be arduous for her.  Further to that, are there any 
documented cases of frequent hand-expression causing damage or bruising?


  Met vriendelijke groet, 

Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC 
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