Treatment of mastitis during lactation

Mastitis during lactation is a very common gynecological disease that causes headaches during the lactation period. Mastitis during breastfeeding is mostly caused by the baby sucking the nipple too hard when feeding or the milk in the mother's breasts is not completely discharged. I think it will not only cause harm to the pregnant mother, but also be very bad for the normal breastfeeding of the baby, because mastitis during breastfeeding will not only affect the amount and quality of milk, but the bacteria may also infect the baby's lungs.

Treatment of mastitis during breastfeeding

1. Local acupuncture therapy and hot compress can be used to promote the patency of the breast. Local acupuncture and hot compress are very effective for early inflammation. This method can promote the smooth discharge of milk. If the local swelling is obvious, 25% magnesium sulfate cold compress can be used. At the same time, the patient should massage along the breast base to the nipple for 8 to 10 minutes every 3 to 4 hours, and squeeze out the milk as much as possible or use an automatic breast pump to express it.

2. Basic antibiotics and traditional Chinese medicine treatment. In the clinical treatment of mastitis during lactation, traditional Chinese medicine is the most effective and can eradicate it, so female friends can consider it more. When this method fails, mothers can treat with penicillin or other antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor.

In fact, the common occurrence of mastitis is a serious problem that women of childbearing age need to face, and timely and effective treatment is very important. Therefore, after diagnosis, female friends must seek medical treatment in time and control the disease as soon as possible to reduce pain for themselves and ensure the safety of their babies.

What are the harms of mastitis during breastfeeding?

During the prenatal checkup, many pregnant mothers have heard the doctor mention the word mastitis. The doctor said that pregnant mothers should pay attention to their breasts, especially the maintenance of nipples, from the beginning of pregnancy. Especially in the late pregnancy, the nipples will secrete some white substances, and pregnant mothers should pay attention to clean them in time to maintain nipple hygiene.

Mastitis during lactation is a breast suppuration disease caused by the invasion of mammary glands and mammary duct tissue by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. It is usually acute at first, but if not properly treated, it can easily become chronic, which makes it more difficult to eradicate.

If the nipples are damaged or cracked, you should breastfeed temporarily, use an automatic breast pump to suck out the milk, and then resume breastfeeding after the wound has healed.

The symptoms of mastitis during breastfeeding are not necessarily the same for everyone, and there are different manifestations. If a mother has some inflammation and has taken antibiotics, she may not have any symptoms. If not properly handled and treated, the diseased breast is likely to fester, even damage the internal tissues, and in severe cases, breast atrophy may occur.

Prevention of mastitis is more important than treatment. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, keep both nipples clean. If the nipples are retracted, they should be gently squeezed and cleaned. You can use 3% boric acid water to clean the nipples before and after breastfeeding. Develop the habit of regular breastfeeding, and suck out the milk every time you breastfeed. If it cannot be sucked out, you can massage it effectively or use a breast pump to suck it out.