Breastfeeding with a hard lump that you can’t push against For this condition, you can treat it with pressure, hot compresses and antibiotics. The blockage is usually caused by the newborn’s failure to suck out the milk, and in severe cases it can cause acute mastitis. 1. Hot compresses: applying hot compresses to the area where the hard lump is located can help. 2. Pressing and kneading: The common method of pressing and kneading is to use the middle finger, index finger and ring finger to press and knead the area with hard lumps with appropriate strength, if you have no experience, you can go to a professional breast care center for massage. 3. Antibiotic treatment: if infection occurs, can be an effective oral anti-inflammatory drugs such as amoxicillin, cefdinir and so on. Breastfeeding special drugs are best used under the guidance of a doctor. It is recommended to consult the hospital, standardized examination and treatment.