What to do if milk is swollen and there are lumps

Not long after giving birth, the mother's breasts begin to secrete milk. As a source of nutrition for the baby's body, the health of the breasts is of great importance. However, some new mothers will experience breast engorgement and lumps, which is mainly caused by milk stasis. The problem is not very serious and can be alleviated with correct treatment. So, what should I do if my milk becomes swollen and has lumps? Let’s take a look below.

During the weaning period, many mothers have some milk lumps in their breasts. When you touch them with your hands, you can feel something like a lump. This is mainly related to milk congestion. Generally, there is no need to worry too much. You don’t need to take any medication during this period. Just wait for the milk secretion to stop naturally.

During weaning, the lumps in the breasts will make mothers feel uncomfortable. So, what should mothers do if there are lumps in the breasts during weaning? You can try some small folk remedies to relieve them.

1. Oral administration of ethoxyethyl ester is suitable for one or two days after delivery, before the start of lactation. Take 3-5 mg each time, 3 times a day, for 5 consecutive days.

2. Take vitamin B6 after starting breastfeeding and before weaning. Under the guidance of a doctor, you can take vitamin B6 to relieve breast engorgement and hardening of the breasts, 200 mg each time, 3 times a day, for 3 consecutive days.

3. Taking roasted malt water is suitable for the early postpartum period and before weaning. You can use 50-100 grams of roasted malt, add water to boil and take it, 1 dose per day for 3 consecutive days.

What is the correct way to wean?

You can first reduce one meal of milk for your baby every day and increase the amount of complementary food accordingly; after a week, if the mother feels that her breasts are not too swollen and the baby's digestion and absorption are good, you can reduce another meal of milk, while increasing the amount of complementary food, and gradually transition to weaning. When you first reduce the amount of milk, your baby will be very attached to your milk, so it is best to start with the milk you feed during the day.

Because there are many things that attract babies during the day, and they will not pay special attention to their mothers, but in the morning and evening, babies will be particularly attached to their mothers. When mothers are ready to wean their babies, they should first take them to a health care provider for a comprehensive physical examination.

Weaning can only be considered when the baby is in good physical condition and has normal digestive ability. If the baby is sick, teething, or has a new nanny, moves, travels, or the mother has to go to work, it is best not to wean the baby yet, otherwise it will increase the difficulty of weaning the baby. During the weaning period, mothers should pay special attention to and take care of their babies, spend more time with them, and soothe their babies' anxiety. Mothers should never hide away in order to wean quickly and leave their babies to others to feed.