How long does it take for the hard lumps to disappear?

When the baby's milk supply is insufficient or during the weaning period, diet therapy is usually used to achieve the effect of weaning. That is to say, eating more nutritious foods can supplement the milk production of women's breasts, such as: oatmeal, maltose, hawthorn fruit, etc. Generally speaking, when weaning stops, the breasts may feel swollen and painful or develop hard lumps. This is normal and will last for about 2-3 days.

Is it normal to have lumps when weaning ?

This is a normal phenomenon. Experts say that the common formation of lumps in the breasts of mothers after weaning is mainly caused by some residual milk in the breasts that is not discharged in time after weaning. In this case, the mother can use massage and hot compress to dissipate it. However, experts still recommend that mothers who experience lumps after weaning during the postpartum recovery period should go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination, because breast lumps and pain are typical symptoms of breast disease. In addition, this time period is most likely to develop mastitis, so mothers must pay enough attention to it.

What should you do if there are lumps when you are weaning? Here are some effective methods for you.

In this case, the milk may be blocked in the mammary duct. Generally, it can be sucked out with a breast pump and then applied with a hot towel for 15 minutes.

It may be caused by malnutrition. Pay attention to your diet and eat more lactation-promoting foods, make some fish soup and chicken soup, and remember to eat light food and not too greasy.

Go to the hospital and buy some milk-reducing medicine that will not affect your health. Then suck out the remaining milk, apply a hot towel, and it will heal on its own after a few days.

Soak roasted malt in water and drink it every day. After a few days, the lumps will gradually become smaller and disappear, thus supplementing your nutrition.

After the milk is discharged, wash it with hot water and shower gel to prevent infection. Do not wear a bra or the like, as it may cause breast inflammation.

At the same time, by reducing the stimulation to the breasts and nipples, the secretion of prolactin will also decrease, and the secretion of milk will gradually decrease. This is a natural process. Never let the baby suck, and it is best not to let the baby touch the breasts. Avoid using hot water to rinse the breasts when showering.

If the pushing action is repeated for a long time and the milk still cannot be discharged or is not discharged completely, and the lumps remain, it will cause mastitis and cause symptoms such as fever in the mother and redness of the skin in the breast. At this time, please contact a professional lactation consultant in time.