How to clear blocked breast ducts during breastfeeding

Women who have just become new mothers can be said to be very happy, but at the same time, they are also prone to more troublesome things, especially for new mothers. It is the first time to breastfeed. If breastfeeding is not done properly, it is easy to cause milk duct blockage, which not only easily leads to symptoms of breast swelling and pain, but also is not conducive to breastfeeding. When the mammary gland is blocked, it should be cleared in time. You can use a hot towel to apply heat to it. This will promote blood circulation and help empty the milk. Usually, you should increase the number of times your baby sucks. In addition, if the condition is more serious, you can also use certain medications to treat it.

1. Hot towel compress

When your milk is swollen, use a hot towel that your skin can accept as a warm compress to allow the milk inside to melt. Then let your baby suck it immediately. If it cannot be sucked out, use a breast pump. Empty the milk with a breast pump every time your baby finishes sucking. If you already have milk lumps, you can increase the number of times your baby sucks. Babies' little mouths are very powerful, and they work very hard to help their mothers clear the milk ducts.

2. Dandelion water or honeysuckle water

If the milk knot has not been relieved after applying hot compress for several days, you can try drinking some dandelion water or honeysuckle water. Honeysuckle water is relatively cool, so mothers with cold bodies should drink it with caution. If the mammary gland is already inflamed, you can buy some tongcao and luffa and boil them in water to drink. The taste is quite strong. If you don't like it, you can take Junaitong, which is quite effective in clearing the mammary gland. I drank this to clear my milk knots. It can also relieve constipation

3. Lactation consultant

For mothers whose hot compresses and dietotherapy do not work, they can also try to hire a lactation consultant to unclog the mammary ducts by massaging the meridians and acupoints. The market price here is 200-400 yuan per time. Since the price is not cheap and the effect varies from person to person, it is recommended that mothers try the above two methods first. Most people will be able to unclog the ducts by themselves if they persist for a few days.

4. Hospitalization

If the mother has tried all methods but still cannot unblock the blockage, or if she has already developed a fever, it is recommended that she go to the hospital immediately for surgical treatment. Generally, puncture will be used to suck out the accumulated milk, but surgery during breastfeeding will increase the chance of infection and recurrence. However, if the milk blockage lasts too long and no measures are taken, the worsening inflammation will lead to skin ulcers and inability to continue breastfeeding, so you must carefully understand your own situation and then choose the appropriate treatment method.