What to do if a pregnant woman has milk blockage and lumps

During breastfeeding, many mothers encounter problems with milk blockage and breast lumps, which may also make mothers feel uncomfortable. Some mothers may simply and directly use their hands to express milk. This is a good method, but it may cause breast pain. In view of this, the editor will introduce several gentle solutions to everyone.

A faster way to treat milk blockage and lumps

1. Let the baby suck, it is the most effective way to release milk. When it comes to drinking milk and straining, no one is better than a baby. The key is that the baby's latching posture should be correct (covering the entire nipple) to ensure effective sucking.

2. Apply heat and ice. Before expressing milk, you can apply a hot and wet cotton towel to your breasts for two or three minutes. The temperature should not feel hot to the skin. Remember to drain the milk after applying it, so that the baby can draw it out or squeeze it out. After milk is expressed, you can apply a clean towel, cabbage leaves or potato cubes on the breasts for about 20 minutes, but do not apply on the nipples to avoid leaving odor and affecting the baby's milk drinking. The actual effect of frozen leaves is better.

3. Take a shower, then lower your head and shake your chest. When taking a shower, put the shower head on your chest for more than ten minutes, then lower your head and shake your chest. Then bend your waist and squeeze your nipples. A lot of milk will spray out, which can also clear the blockage.

How to prevent milk swelling and milk blockage during lactation

1. Release milk as soon as possible. It is important to release the milk as soon as possible after giving birth, and try to let the baby suck within 2-3 hours after giving birth. When the nipple is stimulated, prolactin will be produced, milk will be secreted, and the mammary glands will be unobstructed. Reduce the risk of milk engorgement and milk blockage.

2. Let your baby suck frequently. Sucking is the most effective way for babies to reduce milk blockage and milk swelling. The baby's sucking is equivalent to massaging the breasts, which is beneficial to the unblocking of the milk ducts. At the same time, sucking can also stimulate the production of new milk. The key is to maintain proper breastfeeding.

3. Actively squeeze out unnecessary milk. The cause of milk engorgement and milk blockage is usually excessive milk secretion, while the baby produces less milk each time after sucking. Unnecessary milk is stored in the mammary ducts, which will cause breast swelling and even form milk knots or lumps over time. Therefore, after each feeding, you need to use a manual breast pump or force to drain the excess milk. Even if the baby only sucks one breast, you still need to suck out the milk from the other breast.

The above are some suggestions from the editor on how to solve the problem of milk duct blockage and how to prevent it. We hope that it will be of some help to all mothers. It is very common to experience milk engorgement and milk blockage during breastfeeding. Mothers don't need to worry. When encountering such situations, why not try the above methods. In addition, it is also important to prevent milk engorgement and milk blockage, which can also reduce the frequency of production.