What to do if your breasts swell after milking

Breast pain after milk production is a common condition. It is mainly because when milk is produced, the increase in milk causes breast swelling. If the milk is not discharged, it will cause pain. Therefore, when milk is produced, you can discharge the milk and massage the breasts, which can relieve the symptoms of breast pain. Let us now learn about the treatment methods for breast pain after milk letdown.

What to do if your breasts swell after milking

1. You can apply cold compress to your breasts and gently massage your nipples and areolas in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction for 15 to 20 minutes to increase the number of breastfeeding times.

2. When there is too much milk, the breasts should be emptied in time.

3. After breast pain is relieved, if the baby has a strong sucking ability, there is no need to massage the breasts anymore. If the baby's sucking ability is weak, the breasts should be massaged before each feeding to facilitate smooth milk discharge and avoid breast pain.

4. If breast pain is accompanied by fever, it may be caused by blocked milk ducts, which allow substances in breast milk to enter the blood. The fever will usually subside naturally within 24 hours and no medical treatment is required. If the fever persists for more than 48 hours, consider the possibility of concurrent infection and seek medical treatment for the infection promptly.

What to eat during breastfeeding to increase milk production

Soy products: Eating various soy products in different ways can help stimulate lactation. Calcium and iron are the most important minerals for baby's growth. If there is enough calcium and iron in breast milk, there is no need to add artificial products. The calcium content in soybeans is nearly twice that of milk, and the iron content is also higher than egg yolk. The isoflavones in soybeans also have the function of bidirectionally regulating human estrogen and will stimulate the production of prolactin.

Eggs: high in protein, amino acids and minerals, and high in digestion and absorption rate. After eating it, it will help with lactation, making the breasts bigger and increasing the amount of milk.

Sesame: Rich in nutrients such as protein, iron, calcium, phosphorus, etc., it nourishes the body and is very suitable for the nutritional requirements of postpartum women. If the mother's nutrition is adequate, she will naturally produce more milk.

What should I do if my breasts become swollen and painful after milk production? We know that about three days after a pregnant woman gives birth, her milk production will increase, and her breasts will become swollen and painful. Newborns eat very little at first, and they cannot suck out the excess milk in time. If the mammary glands are not secreted smoothly, it will cause blockage and pain, and diseases such as mastitis will occur. At this time, you need to use a breast pump to drain the milk.