No, going braless is not the most comfortable thing in the world, especially when your breast is already in a great deal of pain from the blockage, however, if you let the ladies roam free, there's less chance of more plugged ducts developing, and you'll allow baby to better nurse from all parts of your breast.
Should I wear a bra with a clogged milk duct?
You can do this by wearing clothing that is not restrictive (avoid tight tops, bras, or underwire bras; if necessary, switch to a larger bra size, or go without a bra for a while); by changing your nursing position so that your baby drains the milk from all areas of the breast equally; and by not sleeping on your ...
What is the fastest way to get rid of a clogged milk duct?
Treatment and home remedies
- Applying a heating pad or warm cloth for 20 minutes at a time. ...
- Soaking the breasts in warm Epsom salt baths for 10–20 minutes.
- Changing breastfeeding positions so that the baby's chin or nose points toward the clogged duct, making it easier to loosen the milk and drain the duct.
