What should I do if I have a lump in my breast during the confinement period?

Many mothers after giving birth feel that their breasts are swollen and as if there is a lump during the confinement period. This situation is very common and most of the lumps are caused by breast engorgement. You can use a warm towel for hot compresses and help with breast massage.

1. Use a hot towel to relieve pain

If there is a lump in the breast and it is painful, you can use a hot towel to apply heat to the lump, which can help clear the mammary gland and relieve pain.

2. Shower your breasts with hot water and massage them

Shower your breasts with hot water, gently massage them, or shake them left and right to help milk flow out and thus help unblock the mammary glands.

3. Use a breast pump to suck out the milk

If you have milk lumps, you can buy a breast pump to suck them out. It may be a little painful when sucking, but you can just bear with it. If the milk lumps are not very serious, you can usually use a breast pump to clear them and remove the lumps.

4. Ask a lactation consultant to unclog the breast

If the breast pump cannot suck out the excess milk, then ask a lactation consultant for help. They have professional techniques and experience to help clear the mammary glands. The effect is very good and can generally eliminate lumps.

5. Go to the hospital for a check-up

If the lactation consultant cannot solve the problem, then you need to go to the hospital for a detailed examination to see if you have breast disease so that you can detect it early and treat it early.