How to massage breast lumps during pregnancy

After a woman becomes pregnant, her breasts will change, becoming softer and larger than before. Some women develop lumps in their breasts after giving birth. How can they massage the breasts to make them disappear during the confinement period? If a woman has lumps in her breasts after giving birth, it will affect breastfeeding and cause severe milk engorgement. She needs breast unblocking treatment. Let's learn about the detailed massage methods.

1. How to massage the lumps in the milk after childbirth?

There was no abnormality in the breasts before delivery, but one or two days after delivery, I felt a lump in the breast. Sometimes it was just a small lump, and sometimes the whole breast swelled severely. In severe cases, the breast would feel swollen or tingling. Moreover, breastfeeding is also affected. The milk does not come out, and even if you squeeze it by hand, only a small amount comes out. If the above situation occurs, it means there is a problem of milk stasis, also known as milk blockage.

The reason why milk blockage occurs is that the mammary ducts are not unblocked within a short period of time after delivery, and the milk accumulates inside to form lumps or lumps, which greatly affects milk production. If the unblocking treatment is not done in time, the mother may experience milk regurgitation and lose the opportunity to breastfeed. In addition, long-term congestion can lead to mastitis. If treatment is delayed, it can cause purulent infection and must be treated surgically.

2. Correct massage during breastfeeding can significantly promote milk production and prevent inflammation.

1. Wash your hands before starting, then apply some natural, mild, non-irritating ointment on your hands. If there is no ointment, a small amount of breast milk can be used as a substitute.

2. Give your breasts a physical therapy or apply a hot towel for a while.

3. Relax your body and mind.

4. Carefully press the areola and massage the chest skin at the same time. This can stimulate the mammary glands and help them produce milk.

5. Massage the chest from the outside to the inside, paying attention to moderate strength. Also, do not massage in a circular motion with force.

3. How to prevent breast lumps after childbirth

1. Pay attention to personal hygiene in the late pregnancy, and be sure to pay attention to the cleanliness of the nipples and areola. You can gently scrub it with warm water during bathing, which can also exercise the nipple skin so that it can adapt to the baby's sucking more quickly.

2. There may be some scabs on the nipples in the late pregnancy. Do not peel them off forcibly. Instead, soften them and wash them with water. Warm and then cooled vegetable oil or baby lotion are good softeners.

3. Be sure to adopt the correct posture when breastfeeding and correct the baby's sucking method. Let your child hold most of the areola in his mouth, and do not allow him to go to bed with the nipple in his mouth.

4. Be sure to clean your nipples before each breastfeeding. Use water of moderate temperature and avoid using soap or alcohol products, otherwise it will be harmful to your body. In addition, wipe the nipples clean after feeding.

5. If the baby does not drink up all the milk after feeding, you can artificially squeeze out the remaining part to empty the breast. In addition, let the baby finish sucking on one side before switching to the other side.