Lactation mastitis

If a woman's breasts have abnormalities during breastfeeding, it will have a great impact on both the baby and the mother, especially during the first birth and breastfeeding, as the breasts are more likely to be invaded by certain diseases, among which mastitis is the most common one. So, what should we do about mastitis during lactation? How to solve the problem?

There are two factors that cause lactation mastitis. One is the accumulation of milk in the breast, and the other is bacteria invading the breast. However, no matter what the cause of lactation mastitis is, we hope that patients can receive timely treatment.

1. Seek treatment as soon as possible

If mastitis is not detected and treated promptly, it can lead to breast cancer. Therefore, once breastfeeding mothers find symptoms such as breast fullness and pain, poor milk secretion, nipple discharge (bloody or serous bloody discharge), changes in breast appearance, etc., they must go to a professional hospital for examination as soon as possible to avoid delaying the disease. The earlier the disease is detected, the easier and faster it can be treated.

2. External Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine

The best way to treat mastitis during lactation is with traditional Chinese medicine. Taking oral medications will have an impact on breastfed babies. Most Chinese medicines are extracted from plants and are for external use, which ensures the safety of breastfeeding babies.

3. Receive correct breastfeeding guidance

In order to eliminate mastitis at the source, learn the correct breastfeeding method while undergoing treatment. Learn about baby sucking on the nipple and effective breastfeeding, and receive professional guidance. Do not let your child develop the habit of sleeping with the nipple in his or her mouth.

4. Get enough rest and eat a balanced diet

During the treatment of mastitis, you should stay in bed to rest, maintain your spirit and enhance your resistance. Eat more whole-grain products, beans and vegetables, control the intake of animal protein, and pay attention to supplementing appropriate trace elements.

In order to avoid the occurrence of mastitis during lactation, women need to pay more attention to the health of their breasts during lactation, learn to do self-examination of their breasts to see if mastitis has occurred, and in order to prevent the occurrence of mastitis during lactation, they must pay attention to the cleanliness of the breasts. If the baby bites the nipple, take care of it.