Breast pain after weaning

Many women choose to breastfeed after giving birth, because breastfeeding is the best choice for babies. Mother's breast milk is the purest natural food without any additives, and the nutrition in breast milk can also meet the needs of the baby. However, the weaning period is also painful because the baby always cries. Some mothers also have tingling in their breasts after weaning. What's going on?

1. Express milk by hand or with the help of a breast pump

Breast pain after weaning is mainly caused by milk congestion, so mothers can squeeze out the milk when their breasts are swollen, or use a breast pump to suck out the congested milk until the breasts become soft. Be careful not to empty it, as emptying it can easily stimulate the mammary glands and increase milk secretion.

2. Cold compress

Mothers who experience severe swelling and pain can apply cabbage or potato slices on their breasts, or put Glauber's salt (about 100 grams) in a cloth bag and apply it on the breasts, followed by gentle massage. The bag needs to be replaced in time after it has deliquesced, 3-4 times a day. Cold compress can have a certain analgesic effect, but remember to squeeze out the milk before doing so.

3. Reduce the intake of nutritious soups

Many nutritious soups can promote lactation. Mothers should pay attention to drinking less nutritious soups when weaning to avoid more milk accumulation. Try to eat more light foods.

5. Seek help from a lactation consultant

Lactation consultants are professionally trained and mainly use acupoint massage to dredge the meridians. If the mother is really uncomfortable with the bloating and pain, she can also ask the lactation consultant for help.

1. If your breasts are swollen and uncomfortable, you can squeeze out the milk, but don't squeeze it out completely, otherwise it will promote milk secretion and have the opposite effect.

2. During the weaning period, you should pay attention to reducing stimulation to the breasts and nipples. The secretion of prolactin will decrease accordingly, and the secretion of milk will gradually decrease. Never let your baby suck your breast milk or touch it, and avoid using hot water to rinse your breasts when taking a shower.

3. You can use ice packs to cool your breasts to relieve the feeling of swelling.

4. If you find a lump in your breast, rub it with your hands in time to prevent mastitis.

5. When choosing diet during weaning, you should avoid foods that promote milk secretion, such as peanuts, pig's trotters, crucian carp, soups, etc., and eat less protein-rich foods, which can reduce milk secretion. During the weaning period, you should also pay attention to reducing the water intake in your diet.

6. Try to avoid using hormone drugs or milk-suppressing injections, as they can easily cause breast atrophy or breast secretion problems.