What causes breast engorgement and itching?

After giving birth, pregnant women begin to take care of themselves after the baby is born. Since they begin to breastfeed their babies, their breasts will become swollen. In addition to this problem, many pregnant women will find that their breasts are itchy. Some even scratch their skin and it cannot get rid of the itching. So they want to know what to do if the surface of their breasts is itchy during breastfeeding? Is there any good way to stop itching quickly?

What should I do if my breasts are itchy during lactation?

1. During breastfeeding, mothers should maintain a stable mental state to avoid various mental stimulations and negative emotions that may affect milk secretion and metabolism.

2. When breastfeeding, you should drain the milk as much as possible to prevent milk congestion, otherwise it is easy to cause bacterial infection and lead to subacute mastitis.

3. When breastfeeding, alternate between the upper and lower sides to avoid breast asymmetry due to excessive feeding on one side.

4. Pay attention to hygiene and epidemic prevention when breastfeeding to prevent inflammation of the breast caused by milk accumulation, trauma, and nipple biting by infants and young children.

5. During breastfeeding, you should wear a soft cotton bra to prevent fiber particles from entering the mammary glands and avoid the resulting milk secretion and metabolism disorders.

Note: If the breast itching does not improve for a long time, or if the mother has symptoms such as fever and breast pain, she should seek medical attention immediately.

What causes breast itching during lactation?

There are generally two reasons for nipple itching during breastfeeding. The first is that after giving birth, as the appetite increases, the mammary ducts swell and the surrounding skin becomes cracked. In order to meet the needs of breastfeeding, the breast hyperplasia causes the skin of the breast to be stretched, resulting in the so-called stretch marks on the breast part, which causes itching. Another reason is breastfeeding itself, such as the baby's breastfeeding and milk stagnation, which cause the breast skin to be uncomfortable, similar to allergic symptoms. Therefore, there is no particularly good way to deal with the first situation.

What should I do if the surface of my breasts is itchy during lactation? There are many reasons for breast itching. In order to diagnose and alleviate the symptoms as soon as possible, it is best to go to the hospital for examination in time. Another way is to drain the breast milk as much as possible while breastfeeding, so that mastitis is less likely to occur. Finally, in order to ensure sufficient milk, pregnant women can eat more milk-inducing foods.