How to unclog a blocked nipple

If the nipple is blocked, the baby will be very anxious because he cannot suck milk. This phenomenon is more common among postpartum women. Therefore, postpartum mothers can learn more about some effective methods of unblocking the nipple. When the nipple is blocked, you can massage the breast area, or use a breast pump to suck out the blocked milk, or you can also apply hot compress to the chest.

1. Massage and sucking method

Milk blockage is mainly caused by milk being blocked in the breast and unable to flow out. Therefore, if the blockage in the breast can be unblocked, the problem of milk blockage can be effectively solved. The mother should first insert her fingers into the blocked milk duct and gently rub and massage in the direction of milk flow to allow the milk to flow out. Mothers can also use a breast pump to suck out blocked milk. If the milk can flow out normally, the phenomenon of milk blockage will be alleviated.

2. Hot compress and massage the chest

Hot compress is also a simple method that is often used. First of all, hot compress can soften the hard lumps that block the milk flow, allowing the milk to flow. If the mother feels that her milk is blocked, she can try to apply hot compress to her breasts with a hot towel. Prepare a hot towel and apply it to your breasts. If the mother is in good health, she can apply ice and hot compresses in turn. However, after applying the mask, the mother must use a towel to clean up the unblocked milk to prevent infection.

3. Let your baby suck more

When it comes to milk blockage symptoms, the baby plays a big role. First of all, when faced with milk in the mouth, the baby will suck it hard out of instinct, which also helps to unblock the milk. Second, letting your baby help you suck to release the milk is safer than other methods. If the mother has used a needle to prick the milk blockage, she should not let the baby suck to prevent infection to the baby.

4. Healthy lifestyle

Many people don’t know that in many cases, mothers experience milk blockage symptoms because of poor living conditions. If the mother always stays up late or is very nervous for a long time, her own secretion will be disordered, which will make the symptoms of milk blockage more severe. Therefore, if you want your baby to be healthy, the mother must have a good schedule and a good mental state to face life.