What to do if you have a lump in your breast during breastfeeding

For women who are breastfeeding, they may experience breast discomfort, among which breast lumps are the most common. When there are lumps in the breasts, patients often feel significant pain, which can affect normal breastfeeding in severe cases, so we must find ways to improve it in time. So what can I do to improve the condition of lumps in my breasts during breastfeeding?

1. What should I do if there is a lump in my breast while breastfeeding?

1. Partial heat

Appropriate heat can effectively reduce breast lumps. The specific method is to use a hot towel to cover the entire area with lumps, and each time last for about fifteen minutes. This can improve the blood circulation in the breast area and promote swelling reduction. But be careful not to overheat to avoid scalding your skin.

2. Gentle massage

While applying heat to the breast, it is best for the patient to do moderate massage at the same time. The ring finger, middle thumb or the pulp of the right ring finger can be used to massage the area with lumps, but be careful not to use too much force, otherwise it will aggravate the discomfort. In addition, you can apply appropriate vegetable oil or edible oil while massaging, the effect will be more obvious.

3. Use a breast pump to express milk

When there is too much milk in the breast, the symptoms of breast lumps and pain will be aggravated. Therefore, you should use a manual breast pump to suck out the unnecessary milk in time, or let the baby suck the nipple to make the mammary glands smoother.

4. Wear a nursing bra

In order to avoid the symptoms of excessive compression of the breasts and weight gain, it is recommended to choose a loose and comfortable breastfeeding bra, and do not wear overly tight shaping underwear. And you can take off the bra at night and start to rest to relieve discomfort.

How to treat breast lumps during breastfeeding

In fact, lumps in the breast during breastfeeding may be caused by a breast disease such as mastitis. At this time, after diagnosis, you need to persist in taking therapeutic drugs such as Rupixiao Tablets, Xiaoyao Pills and Xuefu Zhuyu Pills for treatment. If necessary, you can add antiviral drugs such as amoxicillin capsules and levofloxacin tablets, and do breast examinations regularly. During the medication period, you must temporarily avoid breastfeeding to prevent the medication from affecting the baby.