What is a milk bleb or milk blister?
A milk bleb or blister is a blocked nipple pore.
This usually happenswhen a milk duct becomes clogged, causing milk to back up.
Breast milk becomes thick and hard as a result, which blocks milk flow near your nipple opening.
Sometimes, a small amount of skin can grow over the bleb, preventing it from healing.
The skin surrounding a milk bleb may be red and inflamed, and you may feel pain while nursing.
These types of blisters tend to be larger, not painful and go away once the problem is corrected.
With thrush, nipples often look shiny and red with multiple white patches.
Thrush usually requires prescription anti-fungal meds for both mom and baby.
What causes a milk bleb or blister?
How do you treat a milk bleb or blister?
But if it hurts, there are a few ways to find relief.
If left untreated, a blocked duct can become infected, leading to a condition known asmastitis.
How do you prevent future milk blebs or blisters from developing?
