How to clear milk blockage?

As parents, it is a very happy thing for mothers to let their babies suck their milk. However, if mothers notice that their breasts are swollen, feel lumpy, and painful, it means that the milk is blocked. If it is not cleared immediately, there is a possibility of inflammation and infection. So how can the milk be unblocked if it is blocked?

Mothers can prepare a wet hot towel in advance to apply physical heat to the breasts to help the mammary glands to be unblocked, promote rapid circulation of milk, let the baby suck, and slowly remove the lumps; at the same time, mothers can also gently massage their swollen breasts with their hands, slowly sort out the lumps in the breasts along one direction, so that the milk can flow out as soon as possible; the most important thing is that if you feel the pain in the breasts is slightly relieved, you can let the baby suck, and the breast milk blockage will slowly be unblocked.

If mothers have severe milk blockage, they don’t have to blindly follow the trend and it is still necessary to see a doctor. But how can we avoid breast milk blockage during normal breastfeeding?

1. Let the baby drink the milk every time, do not suck only one side. If there is any milk left, you can use force or a manual breast pump to drain the milk;

2. The baby should suck milk properly and hold the milk in the right position;

3. As parents, mothers should avoid big mood swings during breastfeeding and continue to maintain a calm and happy mental state, which is beneficial to both the baby and themselves;

4. Breastfeeding is difficult for mothers, but they must pay attention to hygiene and take good care of themselves. Do not wear a bra that is too tight. Change the underwear stained with milk in time and keep the underwear dry and clean to prevent the growth of bacteria.