What to do if your breasts swell after induced labor

After induced labor, the most common condition is breast engorgement. Many pregnant women are first-time mothers. I don't know what to do if my milk engorgement occurs after induced abortion. In addition, milk swelling during pregnancy can also cause breast pain in pregnant women. So, what should I do if my breasts become swollen and milk is produced after induced abortion?

What to do if your breasts swell after induced labor

1. Hot compress: If we feel that our breasts are abnormally swollen and milk is produced, we can apply it with our own hot cotton towel, because applying a hot cotton towel can make the milk lumps blocked in the mammary glands smoother and improve the breast circulation. When applying heat, be careful to avoid the nipples and nipple areas, as the skin there is more tender. The temperature of the hot compress should not be too high to avoid scalding the skin.

2. Massage: Regular massage is also beneficial for breast growth, but you must persist. There are many ways to massage the breasts. Generally, hold one breast with both hands and massage alternately from the bottom of the breast to the nipple, and do this back and forth massage. Generally, the massage time is about 20 minutes. The massage time cannot be too short, otherwise there will be no practical effect.

3. Soak the breasts in warm water: Soaking the breasts in warm water is also very good. We can first put a basin of hot water on the knees, then bend the upper body to the knees, let the breasts soak in the basin, gently shake the breasts, and take advantage of the force to make the milk flow out more easily. But you don't have to pay attention to the temperature of the boiling water. Generally, 40 to 50 degrees is appropriate.

The above are the answers to what to do if breast milk increases after abortion. Everyone can read them carefully. Especially for some women, breast milk increase during pregnancy is relatively normal. We need to know how to reduce breast milk increase so that you will not feel very uncomfortable. We also need to pay attention to breast cleaning and develop good living habits.

How long does it take for the milk swelling to subside after induced labor?

I think many women are not unfamiliar with induced labor. It exists as a preventive measure after a missed abortion. It will have certain impacts on all aspects of the patient and require confinement for recuperation. One common phenomenon is breast swelling after induced labor.

So how long will it take for the milk to stop flowing after induced abortion? Breast milk needs to be gradually reduced. Don't be impatient for quick results. It takes a whole process to reduce breast milk. There is a whole process of breast engorgement after the induction of abortion surgery. You cannot use a manual breast pump to suck out breast engorgement, as the more you suck, the more breasts you will have. Insist on drinking fried barley sprouts and fried malt water. You can also buy Glauber's salt compress at the pharmacy. Take one tablet of Viagra three times a day. You can get testosterone injected at the hospital, but it is a growth hormone, so eat less light food.

How long do you need to rest after induced abortion? You need to rest for one month after induced abortion. If there is no abnormality, you can return to work. Because whether it is induced abortion or miscarriage, it is a painful process for women, and it will cause relatively serious trauma to the urinary system of women. Therefore, after induced labor, you should pay more attention to rest and prevent fatigue.