Breast pain without lumps during lactation

Breast health is a very important issue for new breastfeeding mothers, and this is also the stage when breast problems are most likely to occur. Pain is a typical manifestation of breast abnormality, and some cases are accompanied by lumps. In this case, you should be careful about mastitis. However, if there is no lump, the condition is not very serious. So, what should I do if my breasts hurt during lactation without any lumps? Let’s look at the solution below.

1. Cracked nipples. If you don't take good care of your breasts or don't master the correct breastfeeding techniques. This will lead to a series of breast fissure phenomena. To clean the breasts locally, you can apply lanolin oil to promote the softness of the nipples. To avoid improper sucking, wear a loose cotton bra and persist in breastfeeding.

2. Breast pain. This symptom is mainly caused by milk accumulation in the breast or bacterial infection in the breast. When faced with such symptoms, you can wear a comfortable bra, apply hot compress for 3-5 minutes, massage your breasts to clear lumps, express milk correctly, and use a breast pump. If the bacterial infection is serious, it may cause symptoms of mastitis, so everyone must pay attention to it and protect the hygiene of the breasts in time.

3. Nipple illusion. After giving birth, the mother's milk secretion is relatively large. When the mother and baby are separated due to various reasons, the mother will not be able to adapt in a short period of time, and the nipple secretion will also show obvious abnormalities. There will be a feeling of pain, but no lump symptoms will appear at this time.

The above content is the reason for breast pain without lumps during lactation. I believe it can help everyone find various causes and then treat breast diseases in time. If you experience breast pain and no obvious lumps, it could be mastitis, a condition in which your breasts become swollen and tender. Everyone should pay attention to protecting their breasts in daily life, try to reduce various abnormal breast symptoms, and promote normal breast secretion function.