One week after weaning, there is a lump in the breast

Mothers will feel breast swelling and pain for a period of time after weaning their babies. This is caused by excessive milk that is not discharged in time. However, some mothers find that their breasts not only feel swollen and painful, but also develop lumps one week after weaning. This is probably because the milk has stayed in the mother's body for too long and formed lumps. So, what should you do if you have lumps in your breasts one week after weaning?

Because most breast pain is caused by excess milk accumulation during weaning, it is necessary to take measures to stop the milk from flowing out. It is recommended to take Chinese medicine malt to stop the milk from flowing out. Malt has the effect of stopping the milk from flowing out and relieving swelling. It has no side effects on the body, and it is easy to take and the effect is good. Just use a large dose of raw malt or fried malt (or 60 grams of raw and fried malt each) 120 grams decocted and taken.

It is also recommended to use a breast pump to extract milk, then take amoxicillin orally and apply Glauber's salt to warm the breasts. This can have a very good effect and avoid inflammation. At the same time, use milk-reducing medicine.

If milk swelling and pain are obvious, it may cause fever, acute mastitis, etc., and the breasts need to be sucked out in time. If the swelling and pain are not obvious, and there are no obvious lumps, etc., you do not need to suck out the breasts to avoid stimulating milk secretion, and combine it with external application of drugs to relieve pain.

If the pain is severe, you can take Chinese medicine and capsules to regulate your qi and blood, which are very effective in promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. When you feel bloating and pain, and when lumps are obvious, you can squeeze your breasts moderately to expel a small amount of milk to avoid milk accumulation and infection. The lumps in the breasts will disappear naturally after weaning.

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

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

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

When choosing diet during weaning, you should avoid foods that promote milk secretion, such as peanuts, crucian carp, pig's trotters, soups, etc. Eating less protein-rich foods can reduce milk secretion.