What to do if there is a big lump in the breast

The method of breastfeeding after childbirth must be appropriate, and you must maintain a stable mood. If the method is wrong or you are in a bad mood, it is easy to cause milk accumulation. Milk accumulation will harm the health of the breasts, and at the same time will lead to the inability to meet the baby's dietary needs, so the baby will be asked to suck immediately. So, what should you do if there is a large lump in your breast that is blocking the milk duct?

First, apply with a pure cotton towel. When the mother has milk lumps, you can soak a cotton towel in hot water, wring it dry, and apply the heat to the lumps in the breast. When the temperature of the cotton towel drops, soak it in hot water again and wring it dry. Repeat this process, which is helpful in improving the blood circulation in the breast area. Be careful not to use too high a temperature to avoid scalding the skin of the breast, and each application of heat should not be too long, 3 to 5 minutes is enough.

Second, knead it hard. After the hot compress, you can apply some lotion or vegetable oil on the breasts as a lubricant, and then start to rub the breasts vigorously. Generally, you can gently massage the breasts along the circle at the knot position for one minute, and then follow the direction of the milk network, from the outside of the breast to the inside of the nipple position. The force should be moderate, so that milk can be discharged but the pain is not severe. The rubbing time should not be too long, about ten minutes on one side.

Third, increase the frequency of baby's sucking. After conditioning and kneading, the mother should breastfeed the baby immediately and let the baby suck more, especially the breasts with milk blockage and lumps can increase the baby's sucking frequency. The baby's sucking can stimulate the mother's mammary glands, thereby helping to better unblock the milk knots. When the male milk blockage is resolved, the lumps can be reduced. In addition, you can use a breast pump to express milk, which is also helpful to remove milk knots and lumps.

How to prevent milk accumulation after giving birth

1. During breastfeeding, the baby should be fed from one breast first and then the other. Do not alternate between the two breasts to prevent the baby from not getting milk for a long time. The accumulation of milk causes subacute mastitis. If the mother's milk is sufficient and the baby can be full by eating from only one side, and the other side is very swollen, the milk from the swollen breast needs to be discharged, and it does not need to be retained in the breast, causing milk accumulation. At the same time, develop a good habit of regular feeding, and do not let the baby fall asleep with the nipple in his mouth.

2. It is necessary to alternate between sleeping on the side and lying on your back. Mothers should avoid sleeping on their stomachs to avoid squeezing and causing milk accumulation in the breasts.