What to do if your breasts swell and hurt when you let milk in

Some breastfeeding friends may experience a tingling sensation when inducing lactation. What is the reason for this? What causes breast pain during lactation? If the baby is not allowed to suck enough in the early stage, especially if the milk is not completely discharged, the breasts will not only be swollen but also painful, and the breast skin will be tight, shiny and even swollen.

What causes breast pain during lactation?

At the beginning of lactation, because of the overflow of milk and the increase of blood and blood in the breast tissue, the breasts will become warm and hard. At this time, the mother will feel breast swelling, but not pain. The bloating feeling is significantly relieved after the milk is drained. If the baby is not allowed to suck enough in the early stage, especially if the milk is not completely discharged, the breasts will not only be swollen but also painful, and the breast skin will be tight, shiny and even swollen.

Solutions to breast pain include:

1. You can apply ice to your breasts and gently massage your nipples and breasts in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction for 15 to 20 minutes to increase the frequency of breastfeeding;

2. If there is too much breast milk, drain the breast immediately;

3. After breast pain is relieved, if the baby's sucking ability is strong, there is no need to massage the breasts. If the baby's sucking ability is poor, the breasts should be massaged before each breastfeeding to facilitate the smooth discharge of breast milk and avoid breast pain.

4. If breast pain is accompanied by fever, it may be caused by blocked milk ducts, which may cause substances in the milk to enter the blood. Generally, the fever will subside naturally within 24 hours and no medical treatment is needed. If the fever persists for more than 48 hours, considering the possibility of combined infection, you should seek medical treatment in time.

What to eat during breastfeeding to promote milk secretion

What mothers are most concerned about during breastfeeding is how to increase their milk supply to feed their babies and make their children healthy and grow up healthily. So what are the methods to increase milk supply?

What to eat during breastfeeding? Method 1: Effective vegetarian meals

Bean foods: Eating a variety of bean foods in different ways can help promote lactation. Calcium and iron are the most important minerals for children's growth. If you ensure that there is enough calcium and iron in breast milk, there is no need to add artificial products. The calcium content in soybeans is nearly twice that of cow's milk, and the iron content is also higher than egg yolk. The isoflavones in soybeans also have a dual function of regulating estrogen in the body and will stimulate the production of prolactin.

Raw eggs: high in protein, carbohydrates and minerals, and have a high digestibility. After eating it, it will promote lactation, make breasts bigger and increase milk supply.

White sesame: Contains protein, iron, calcium, phosphorus and other nutrients, which nourish the human body and are especially suitable for the nutritional requirements of pregnant women. If the mother's nutrition is adequate, she will naturally produce more milk.