The second day after weaning, the milk is swollen and has lumps

During weaning, breast milk engorgement is very common. The symptoms of breast engorgement vary for women with different physiques. For example, many people will experience breast engorgement and lumps on the second day after weaning. In this case, it is necessary to take certain measures to care for the breasts in time. So, what methods can be used to deal with breast lumps that appear after milk swelling?

1. Milk-reducing medicine

Common milk-suppressing drugs include vitamin B6, malt water, and diethylstilbestrol oral solution. The main function of milk-suppressing medicine is to hinder the secretion of milk from the mammary gland, thereby fundamentally reducing the problem of swelling and pain during weaning. However, it should be noted that the medicinal properties of ethinyl estradiol oral solution are relatively strong. For some mothers, use of it may affect the secretion of milk after regeneration. At the same time, mothers should not continue breastfeeding after taking it to avoid affecting the baby. Therefore, do not use strong weaning drugs unless absolutely necessary. If used at the same time, it is best to take them under the advice of a doctor.

2. Hot compress

Hot compresses can relieve the pain of breast engorgement during weaning. After using a breast pump to wash out the milk, the mother can apply a hot towel to the breast. The hot compress can make the milk lumps blocking the mammary glands unobstructed and improve breast circulation. When applying hot compress, be careful to avoid the areola and nipple areas because the skin in these two areas is more tender. The temperature of the hot compress should not be too hot to avoid scalding the skin. Generally, there is no limit to how many times you can do it per day, as long as you keep the breasts soft.

3. Breastfeeding by a lactation specialist

A lactation consultant is a professionally trained technician. The main method used by a lactation consultant to resolve breast engorgement and pain is to apply the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. By pressing corresponding acupoints to dredge corresponding meridians, the consultant uses 8 techniques including pressing, massaging, pushing, holding, kneading, pinching, shaking and beating to dredge breast milk and provide relief.

4. See a doctor

Some mothers experience severe breast swelling and pain. At this time, they should be careful about developing mastitis or other breast diseases. It is best to go to the hospital for examination and treatment. If the swelling cannot be relieved and the pain continues after the mother has tried various methods to stop breastfeeding, she can go to the hospital and ask the doctor to prescribe painkillers.