Can mastitis cause low milk supply?

Mastitis is more likely to occur during lactation, which often leads to a decrease in milk production. This is also a common symptom of mastitis. There are many reasons for mastitis during lactation. The most important one is improper breastfeeding by new mothers. Because they have too little breastfeeding experience, milk is prone to accumulation in the mammary glands, leading to poor tissue discharge. Inflammation is likely to occur at this time. This type of mastitis must be treated in time.

Can mastitis cause low milk supply?

Yes. It is normal for women to have less milk due to mastitis during lactation. Mastitis during this special time period is mainly caused by the patient's lack of experience and incorrect breastfeeding methods, which leads to congestion in the mammary glands and poor milk discharge, resulting in a gradual decrease in milk supply. In fact, it is not because the milk supply is less, but because it cannot be discharged normally, and the accumulated milk lumps block the normal milk entrance and exit. This situation needs to be treated as soon as possible. In the early stage, when it is just congestion and has not yet turned into pus, the treatment process is short and the effect is good. If you need to take some antibiotics, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding.

Treatment of mastitis during lactation:

There are many types of mastitis, among which lactation mastitis is a common type, which is mostly caused by staphylococcal infection, and staphylococcal infection is mostly related to postpartum milk accumulation and milk duct obstruction. If lactation mastitis is not handled and treated in time, the mother's breasts may become festering, the internal tissues may be damaged, and in severe cases, breast atrophy may occur. So what should you do if you have mastitis during lactation? The editor will show you how to deal with it below.

1. Local hot compress: This method can promote the smooth discharge of milk. If the local swelling is obvious, 25% magnesium sulfate hot compress can be used. At the same time, the patient should massage along the base of the breast to the nipple for 8 to 10 minutes every 3 to 4 hours, and try to squeeze out the milk or use a breast pump to express it.

2. In the early stage of mastitis, breastfeeding does not need to be stopped if the symptoms are mild.

3. Treatment of mastitis during lactation For chronic mastitis with a course of more than 6 to 10 days, intravenous penicillin-like drugs can be added for systemic anti-inflammatory treatment, which can usually be cured within 1 to 2 weeks.

4. For those who develop abscesses due to mastitis during lactation, surgical incision and drainage are performed, and the patients will be cured within 2 weeks after drainage.

In addition, prevention of adenitis is more important than treatment. Avoiding milk stasis, preventing nipple damage, and keeping nipples clean are the key to preventing acute mastitis during lactation.