I had an induced labor and my breasts were swollen, will my husband suck them?

Many mothers report that their milk engorgement is uncomfortable after giving birth, and they would think of some specific ways to alleviate the problem, such as asking their husbands to help suck the milk, which seems to alleviate the problem to a certain extent. However, they are not sure whether it is appropriate. So, after the induced abortion, if my breasts become swollen, will my husband suck them?

Many mothers will experience breast engorgement after pregnancy, and some mothers will feel very uncomfortable and may want their husbands to help suck the milk properly, because if milk stasis is not properly handled, it may cause mastitis. You can also take some milk-reducing medicines and foods. And if the mother does not produce milk or the first mouthful of milk is extracted by the father and then given to the child, it is also possible.

1. What should I do if my milk volume increases?

First of all, the baby should start sucking the nipple as soon as possible. The baby can start sucking breast milk within 30 minutes after birth, so the amount of milk secreted will be abundant. However, you must pay attention to the frequency of feeding, about once every 2 to 3 hours, so that the milk can be removed, while ensuring that the mammary ducts are unobstructed and preventing milk engorgement. However, if the amount of milk secreted is too much and the baby cannot eat it, you should use a manual breast pump to suck out the excess milk. This can not only solve the problem of breast pain, but also promote the secretion of milk.

Under normal circumstances, the milk ducts will be unblocked after 1 to 2 days of breastfeeding. However, if the breasts are too swollen and painful, the mother may become painful and tormented. In this case, the following methods can be used to relieve the discomfort:

1. Heat

Heat can help the milk blocks in the mammary glands diffuse out, allowing the mammary ducts to become smoother and improving breast circulation. When applying hot compress, be careful not to touch the nipples and nipple area, because the skin here is relatively tender.

2. Massage

After applying heat, you can start massage. There are many ways to massage the breasts. Generally, you hold one breast with both hands, and massage from the bottom of the breast to the nipple alternately, and finally squeeze the milk into a milk container.

3. Relying on a manual breast pump

If your breasts are swollen and painful, you can use a manual or electric breast pump to help express breast milk.

4. Take a shower

When you have breast pain, you can also take a shower and massage your breasts while taking a shower, which will feel much more comfortable.

5. Go to the hospital

If you have breast pain that cannot be relieved by your own treatment, you can go to the hospital to seek help from a doctor and get some painkillers.

2. Causes of milk swelling

Breast swelling is mainly caused by the increase of milk in the breast and the increase of blood and water. Pregnant women begin to produce colostrum in the late stages of pregnancy. After the embryo is delivered, the secretion of milk hormones surges, stimulating the subsequent production of milk, the expansion of the mammary ducts and surrounding tissues, and will reach its peak on the 3rd or 4th day after giving birth. If the mother cannot breastfeed the baby immediately after birth, or the feeding interval is too long, resulting in excessive milk secretion, the baby will have leftovers, and milk will accumulate in the mammary ducts, which will cause the breasts to become swollen and painful.

3. How to prevent milk swelling

1. First of all, after giving birth, you can use 30g of orange seeds, boil them in tap water and then drink them. Generally, taking 2-3 doses can prevent milk stagnation. Primary breast engorgement can make the baby habitually sucking and make the breasts more and more comfortable. For secondary breast engorgement, you can apply heat and massage the chest, and squeeze out some milk to relieve the uncomfortable feeling caused by breast pain and allow the baby to suck well.

2. Suck the affected breast first: The baby may be hungry, so the sucking amplitude is relatively large at the beginning. Therefore, when breastfeeding, mothers with mastitis should let the baby suck the affected breast first, and try to let the baby finish sucking before switching to the other side.

3. Pay attention to daily nipple cleaning: In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, you need to clean the nipples frequently with warm water or ethanol; after delivery, you need to clean the nipples before and after each breastfeeding, and keep the nipples clean and dry.