What should I do if I have a lump in my breast during breastfeeding?

Many new mothers may have experienced lumps in the breasts during breastfeeding. The main reason for this phenomenon is incorrect breastfeeding methods. The direct consequence is that milk blocks the mammary gland tissue, causing mammary gland abnormalities. Milk accumulates in the breast and causes swelling and pain, and also forms breast lumps. In fact, there are many ways to eliminate breast lumps caused by lactation.

If there is a lump in the breast and it is painful, you can use a hot towel to apply heat to the lump, which can help clear the mammary gland and relieve pain. Shower your breasts with hot water, gently massage them, or shake them left and right to help milk flow out and thus help unblock the mammary glands. If you have milk lumps, you can buy a breast pump to suck them out. It may be a little painful when sucking, but you can just bear with it. If the milk lumps are not very serious, you can usually use a breast pump to clear them and remove the lumps.

In order to fundamentally solve the problem of hard lumps in the breasts during lactation, you can choose a breast pump to suck out excess milk. You can also ask a lactation consultant for help. They have professional techniques and experience to help clear the breast ducts. The effect is very good and can generally eliminate lumps. If the lactation consultant cannot solve the problem, then you need to go to the hospital for a detailed examination to see if you have breast disease so that you can detect it early and treat it early.

In order to prevent lumps in the breasts during breastfeeding, you must maintain an even feeding. The so-called even feeding means not to breastfeed normally for a period of time and not breastfeed for a long period of time. If there is excess milk in the mammary gland, using a breast pump to suck out the milk can prevent the formation of lumps. In addition, the duration of each breastfeeding needs to be considered. Generally, it is best not to exceed ten minutes at a time. The best position to hold your baby when breastfeeding is at a 45-degree angle.