What to do if your breasts are pressed during breastfeeding

The breasts of breastfeeding women are very fragile and precious. Because when a woman is breastfeeding, her breasts are the main source of food for the baby. If there is a problem with a woman's breasts, it will affect the baby's health. But there are always some accidents in life. Some women who are breastfeeding have their breasts compressed. So what should you do if your breasts are compressed during breastfeeding?

1. What to do if your breasts are pressed during lactation?

During lactation, the breasts are compressed, so it is recommended to apply warm water to the breast area every day. It is recommended to let the baby drink up the milk from the painful breast as much as possible, or use a breast pump to suck it out, which can promote the restoration of patency of the milk duct.

2. What to do if the breast duct is blocked

The main treatment method is to breastfeed frequently to help empty the breasts. Apply warm compress to the breasts before feeding, massage towards the nipple while feeding, and feed the side with the lump first. Avoid wearing tight clothing. Antibiotics may be used if the infection is severe.

3. What causes breast pain during lactation?

Breast pain during lactation may be caused by lactation reflex, breast engorgement, excessive milk secretion, etc. If your breasts are severely swollen, you can squeeze out some milk first; if it is due to excessive milk secretion, let the first spurt of milk spray on a towel, and then let your baby suck your nipple. Wait until the milk secretion slows down before letting the baby suck, so that the milk secretion can be adjusted according to the baby's specific needs. If breast pain does not improve within a few days, you need to go to the hospital to rule out problems such as mastitis.

4. Can nipple discharge be squeezed forcefully?

Patients with nipple discharge should not forcefully compress their breasts. Every organ in the human body has a specific function. The function of the breast is to express secondary sexual characteristics and secrete milk. If non-lactating women repeatedly squeeze and stimulate their breasts, it may cause internal imbalance, and the force of squeezing cannot be controlled, which can easily lead to inflammation and trauma.