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How Do I Handle A Painful Breast Lump While I’m Breastfeeding?

Posted on August 8, 2026 by chatwithdrketch PLEASE DON’T TRY TO MASSAGE THAT PAINFUL BREAST LUMP OUT. What many breastfeeding mothers call a “blocked duct” is often inflammation and narrowing around the milk ducts, not a solid plug that must be forced out. Hard squeezing, aggressive massage and repeatedly pumping to “empty” the breast can worsen the swelling.

Breastfeeding Month Day 3: Is It Too Late To Re-Establish Breastfeeding If I Have Not Done So Since My Baby’s Birth?

Posted on August 3, 2026 by chatwithdrketch “I HAVEN’T BREASTFED MY BABY SINCE BIRTH. IS IT ALREADY TOO LATE?” Not necessarily. Your breast milk may still come back, even after weeks or months. This is called RELACTATION: restarting breast-milk production after breastfeeding has stopped or never became established. Read! Q: Hi ma’am. Please, kindly advice.

Breastfeeding Month Day 1 – What If My Milk Does Not Come?

Posted on August 1, 2026 by chatwithdrketch “Doctor…my due date is almost here and I’m still not making any breast milk. Does this mean I won’t be able to breastfeed?” If you’ve been worrying about this… Take a deep breath. It’s Breastfeeding Month, Day 1! Many women never see a single drop of milk before delivery and still go on to breastfeed successfully.

Can High Heels Cause A Miscarriage?

Posted on July 31, 2026 by chatwithdrketch “Doctor…my mum says if I wear high heels while pregnant, I’ll miscarry.” “Is that really true?” Many women hear this advice the moment they announce their pregnancy. The truth is a little more nuanced. High heels do not directly cause a miscarriage. However, pregnancy changes your body in ways that make falls more likely.