There is a hard lump in the breast during lactation

When a baby is born, he needs to rely on the mother's milk to feed, so people call this period the lactation period. Women's milk is mainly composed of some nutrients in the body converted into milk through the mammary glands, so women's breasts become very important at this time, because there are a large number of mammary glands distributed in the breasts. Some women find that there is a hard object in their breasts during breastfeeding. What is going on?

1. What causes breast pain during lactation?

1. Milk stasis

Treatment: Wear a comfortable bra, apply hot compress on the affected side for 3-5 minutes before breastfeeding, massage the breast to clear the lumps, increase the number of feedings, express milk correctly and use a breast pump.

2. Mastitis

Treatment: Use a breast pump as early as possible. If there is no breast abscess, the expressed milk can continue to be fed. If a breast abscess occurs, the expressed milk should be discarded. You should see a doctor and receive anti-inflammatory treatment under the doctor's guidance.

3. Nipple illusion

Treatment: Maintain confidence in breastfeeding and do not give up breastfeeding easily; make full use of the breast pump to help mothers promote milk secretion in various difficult situations; use auxiliary feeding devices and special feeding cups, and try to avoid using bottles.

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2. The difference between milk stasis and milk blockage according to traditional Chinese medicine

1. Milk stasis : Traditional Chinese medicine believes that postpartum milk stasis is the direct cause of mastitis, and proposes the treatment principle of manual milk discharge. It can clear milk stasis and blockage of nipple pores, promote the discharge of pus, and create an environment without breeding ground for bacteria while enhancing local blood circulation, thus relieving inflammation and pain, and exerting a dual therapeutic effect.

2. Milk blockage : Traditional Chinese medicine stimulates lactation by regulating the mother's meridians and acupoints throughout her body, strengthening the mother's physique, adjusting the mother's emotions, and combining professional dredging techniques to eliminate congestion. Please believe in the charm and value of traditional medicine. It can effectively help mothers.