Can I breastfeed if I have breast nodules?

Breast nodules are a relatively common disease. In medicine, breast nodules are also called breast lumps, breast lumps, etc. They are mostly caused by breast hyperplasia or breast tumors, but most of them are benign changes, and malignant changes are very rare. For some mothers with breast nodules, I would like to know, can I breastfeed if I have a lump in the breast?

Can I breastfeed if I have a breast lump?

Mothers with breast nodules can breastfeed, which has certain benefits for breast nodules. This is because when the baby sucks milk, it can unblock the mammary glands and prevent milk from accumulating in the mammary glands. It can help to have a coordinated therapeutic effect on diseases such as breast hyperplasia, effectively alleviate the symptoms of breast nodules, and also prevent the occurrence of breast diseases.

However, mothers should understand that breast nodules cannot be cured by breastfeeding, so they should pay close attention to the condition of the breasts during breastfeeding. Once the breasts become swollen or uncomfortable, they should go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible. For more serious symptoms, breastfeeding must be stopped. On the one hand, to avoid aggravating the condition, on the other hand, medications need to be taken during the treatment period to prevent the residual medications in the breast milk from affecting the baby.

If the breast discomfort symptom is not very serious, the mother can relieve it through hot compress combined with massage. Note that the temperature of the hot compress should not be too high. When applying hot compress, be careful to avoid the nipple and nipple. The hot compress time is about 10 minutes. After the hot compress is completed, massage vigorously from the bottom of the breast to the nipple in a circular direction. It has the effect of unblocking the mammary glands and can relieve the discomfort of breast nodules. However, for the symptoms of breast nodules, it is better to detect and treat them early.

How to prevent breast lumps

1. Personal examination. After showering, put your hands on your waist, turn your body up and down, observe whether your breasts are sunken, then put your fingers on your breasts and move slowly in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Do not squeeze with your fingers to avoid mistaking normal breast tissue for a lump. Fibrocystic breast disease is a common breast disease in women, and the incidence of this disease is gradually increasing. But there is no need to worry too much, breast lumps are not inflammation, nor are they tumors, they are just normal breasts that are not disordered.

2. Maintain good habits. To prevent breast lumps, you should pay attention to maintaining a happy mood and regularly participate in sports and exercise.

3. Eat moderate amounts of high-fiber foods that regulate qi and eliminate stagnation. You can eat some kelp, oranges, oysters and other foods on a daily basis, and avoid eating cold, spicy and irritating foods, such as coffee, chocolate, alcohol and other foods.

4. Regulate menstruation. The main cause of breast lumps is irregular menstruation. People with menstrual disorders are more susceptible to illness. Endocrine regulation is also a way to prevent breast lumps.

5. Supplement selenium. Selenium is an essential nutrient for the human body and has strong antioxidant capacity. Supplementing selenium, adjusting endocrine system, and eliminating endotoxins are beneficial to preventing breast diseases.