What to do if breast milk stagnation

After giving birth, normal women's breasts will secrete milk, which is a major source of food for the baby and is also rich in nutrients. Women's milk is mainly secreted through the mammary glands, but many women find that the milk in their breasts tends to accumulate. This will form lumps on the breasts and seriously affect the normal secretion of milk. What is going on?

What to do if breast milk accumulates into lumps

Because most breast pain is caused by excess milk accumulation during weaning, it is necessary to take measures to stop the milk from flowing out. It is recommended to take Chinese medicine malt to stop the milk from flowing out. Malt has the effect of stopping the milk from flowing out and relieving swelling. It has no side effects on the body, and it is easy to take and the effect is good. Just use a large dose of raw malt or fried malt (or 60 grams of raw and fried malt each) 120 grams decocted and taken.

If milk swelling and pain are obvious, it may cause fever, acute mastitis, etc., and the breasts need to be sucked out in time. If the swelling and pain are not obvious, and there are no obvious lumps, etc., you do not need to suck out the breasts to avoid stimulating milk secretion, and combine it with external application of drugs to relieve pain.

If the pain is severe, you can take Chinese medicine and capsules to regulate your qi and blood, which are very effective in promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. When you feel bloating and pain, and when lumps are obvious, you can squeeze your breasts moderately to expel a small amount of milk to avoid milk accumulation and infection. The lumps in the breasts will disappear naturally after weaning.

What should I pay attention to when breast milk stasis forms lumps

1. Breastfeed frequently. Breastfeeding posture is also important. A firm chin position is conducive to the removal of milk. When breastfeeding, moderate local massage and squeezing should be used to assist in the discharge of milk. If your baby has a small appetite and does not finish drinking, you must use a breast pump to empty the milk in time to prevent congestion.

2. Do not use hot compresses or vigorously massage the breasts during care. Heat may increase inflammation, while vigorous massage may cause tissue damage.

Now everyone can understand the reasons for the accumulation of milk lumps in the breasts! After this happens, mothers must pay more attention to draining some of the milk in the breasts, which can also relieve some pain. It is also recommended to use a hot towel for hot compresses, which will definitely relieve the pain! In addition, do not massage the breasts too hard.