On one occasion the mother put heat on it - actually placed hot water in a 
small tupperware bowl inside her bra.  After a few days, while trying to 
examine the lump in the mirror, she accidentally "popped" it like a pimple 
by pressing gently with  fingers on either side.  She kept it clean and it 
healed quickly.

Another mother put Polysporin on it several times daily and it resolved in a 
few days.

These lumps were small - perhaps pea size or slightly larger, did not become 
larger, nor more uncomfortable.  If they had, I'm sure they would had sought 
medical attention.

Anne Grider, IBCLC 

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