Causes of breast obstruction during lactation

I believe that breast duct blockage during lactation is a problem that troubles the hard-working and great breastfeeding mothers. They welcome the arrival of a new life, but find that they have some small obstacles when feeding their babies, which makes the babies unhappy and they themselves are at a loss. So, what should they do if breast duct is blocked during breastfeeding? To solve this problem, the key is to know the reasons for breast duct blockage in mothers, and to better solve this problem according to the reasons. Below is the solution to breast duct obstruction during lactation. Moms in need can come in and take a look.

There are two types of breast obstruction during lactation. In one case, it is not the milk duct itself that is blocked, but the tissue around the milk duct becomes inflamed, squeezing the milk duct. For example, when you find a painful lump in your breast, there is usually redness and swelling near the corresponding skin surface. Breast obstruction is actually the earliest symptom of mastitis.

The other condition, true blocked milk ducts, is relatively rare and usually occurs a few weeks or months after you start breastfeeding. Some mothers may find small white spots on their nipples, which are caused by the milk ducts being blocked by growing skin cells.

If this happens to you, you can apply a hot, wet towel to the small white spot before feeding (remember! Don't let the temperature be too high), and then let the baby suck. Sometimes the baby's sucking force will break the white spot and open the milk duct. If the condition still cannot be improved, you can seek professional help to use a sterile needle to poke the blisters open and let the milk flow out. [To avoid the risk of infection, please do not use your fingers to pick or puncture the white spots with a needle yourself]. However, this flu-like feeling is not usually a sign of an infection, but rather a sign that your body is mistaking the milk that enters your breast tissue or bloodstream for foreign proteins, so your immune system is fighting it.

What to do if breast duct is blocked during lactation?

The solution to blocked milk ducts during lactation is to ensure that the baby can suck milk effectively. To do this, your baby must latch onto your nipple and areola correctly. If you don't know what to do, ask your doctor or other mothers for help getting milk flowing smoothly in your breasts.

At the same time, you also need to deal with breast obstruction:

1. Take prompt action to resolve the problem when the mammary gland begins to become blocked, rather than allowing it to develop into mastitis.

2? Continue to feed your baby, even though it may be very painful and you may want to cry. But you must insist on increasing the number of feedings as much as possible, and do not delay feedings for too long due to pain.

3. You can change different feeding positions, which will help your baby to better hold the nipple.

4? Consult your doctor to see if you can take medication that can help relieve inflammation and pain, such as ibuprofen.

5? Note! Proper emptying should be done after each feeding, and a breast pump can be used to help.

6. Applying hot or cold compresses to the breasts, taking warm baths, and gentle massage may help blocked milk ducts.

7. Take Vitality Mama Lecithin to prevent breast blockage and soften lumps

Through this article, I believe that breastfeeding mothers should know how to solve this problem. Breast milk blockage during breastfeeding makes both mothers and babies feel uncomfortable. It is difficult for babies to drink mothers' breast milk, and mothers will also be distressed. I hope the methods provided can help mothers so that their babies can get enough breast milk and achieve the results you want. You can also share them with your sisters when you have time.