That hard, sore spot could be a clogged duct — or the first sign of mastitis. Answer 8 quick questions, get an instant red-flag screen, tonight's 4 steps, and a personalized 72-hour plan.
Start the 2-minute checkBuilt from CDC and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine guidance — a screening tool, not a diagnosis.
Lump, redness, fever, how long, nursing patterns — the signals that actually matter.
Instantly see if your signs fit "call a doctor today" or "try these tonight-first."
Personalized steps, lactation-consultant question list, and a 7-day tracking sheet.
Personalized to your answers: severity path, what changes hour by hour, when to call the doctor, and the lactation-consultant question list.
One payment, yours forever. Not medical advice — red flags above come first.
Straight-talking reads on the signals that matter — no fluff.
A clogged duct is a blocked milk duct: usually a hard, tender lump without fever. Mastitis is inflammation of breast tissue, often with infection: hard red area plus fever (often 38.3°C / 101°F+), chills, and flu-like body aches. Fever and flu-like symptoms are the dividing line.
See a doctor promptly — this fits early mastitis. Antibiotics are often needed; the longer you wait, the harder it is to treat. Keep feeding/pumping the affected side while you arrange care.
No. It's an educational screening and planning tool built on CDC and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine guidance. It never replaces a doctor — and it will tell you clearly when you should see one.
Free articles (KellyMom, La Leche League) tell you the general signs — and you should read them. What they don't give you: a 72-hour action plan ordered by hour, the exact questions to ask a doctor or lactation consultant, a 7-day tracking sheet, and a re-check tool that catches warning signs overnight. One $12.99 payment for a structured plan beats a weekend of clicking between articles when you're in pain.
One-time $12.99 — no subscription, no account. You get the full plan, unlimited re-runs, and the tracking sheet.
If fever climbs, the red area spreads, you feel flu-like, or you can't empty the breast — contact your provider or urgent care. Don't wait for the morning plan.