What are the symptoms of milk accumulation?

Milk accumulation is a very common disease during lactation. It is mainly caused by improper breastfeeding posture that affects milk secretion, leading to mammary gland blockage or milk accumulation. Therefore, we should know how to deal with milk accumulation. When milk accumulation occurs in postpartum women, they should massage their breasts appropriately to promote milk secretion, and adjust their breastfeeding posture, or use a breast pump to suck out the milk to allow the milk to be secreted again.

1. Milk accumulation, also known as mastitis, is a very common symptom among breastfeeding women. It is mainly due to acute inflammation caused by compression of the breasts due to improper posture, which leads to blocked milk flow. This situation will cause fever. Don't worry, it's best to go to the hospital or clinic for a check-up.

2. After milk collection, you need to take some anti-inflammatory and anti-infective drugs, and some low-irritation antipyretics. Generally, you can recover completely in two or three days. It is best not to let the baby drink breast milk after milk collection, because inflammation will cause the milk to deteriorate and the baby will feel uncomfortable after drinking it.

3. While taking the medicine, it is best to use a breast pump to suck out the accumulated and spoiled milk, and temporarily let the baby eat from the normal breast on the other side. The baby can eat after the symptoms completely disappear. You must wear loose underwear and keep your mood happy. People who are easily angry or in a bad mood are prone to relapse.

Note: During the breastfeeding period, you must eat a light diet, drink plenty of water and eat more fruits and vegetables. Do not eat spicy or irritating foods that may cause inflammation, and do not eat cold foods. If you have any uncomfortable symptoms, you must take appropriate medications under the guidance of a doctor.