Breast lumps on the fourth day after delivery

Many mothers find lumps under their breasts after giving birth. This lump not only affects breastfeeding, but may also affect physical and mental health. So why do I have lumps in my breasts on the fourth day after giving birth? How to treat it? How can you prevent breast lumps after giving birth?

There was no abnormality in the breasts before delivery. One or two days after delivery, the pregnant woman felt a lump in the breast. Sometimes it was just a small lump, and sometimes the whole breast swelled severely. In more serious cases, the breast would continue to feel swollen or painful. And breastfeeding is also affected. Breast milk cannot come down, and only a small amount comes out even if you squeeze it by hand. If the above conditions occur, it indicates that there is a problem of milk stasis, also known as milk blockage.

The problem of milk blockage often occurs because the mammary ducts are not unobstructed within a short period of time after giving birth, and breast milk accumulates inside to form lumps or lumps, which greatly affect milk secretion. If the milk is not transfused and treated in time, the pregnant woman may experience milk withdrawal and lose the opportunity to breastfeed exclusively. In addition, long-term accumulation can cause mastitis. If treatment is delayed, it can lead to suppurative infection and must be treated surgically.

Causes of breast lumps after childbirth

1. Check whether it is lobular hyperplasia

Most of them are caused by changes in female hormones in mothers' bodies. You can try taking some Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills. In addition, patients with breast hyperplasia should undergo examinations every year. According to their own conditions, they can choose to have examinations by B-ultrasound, molybdenum target photography, and infrared breast radiography. They can also be treated with Ru'an tablets under the advice of a doctor.

2. Milk stasis problem

If the deposits are severe, mastitis may occur. Because if breast milk stays for a long time, it will cause the internal pressure to be too high, resulting in local edema, and bacteria will take advantage of the opportunity to invade and cause inflammation.

How to treat breast lumps after childbirth

1. For external use of cactus: Take fresh cactus, remove the hard thorns, and mash it for external use. If 10 grams each of Glauber's salt and Indigo are added to the cactus mud, the effect will be better.

2. Chinese medicine conditioning: Chinese medicinal materials themselves have no drug resistance, so the advantages of treatment based on Chinese herbal decoctions are very great and the actual effect is also stronger. It is recommended that mothers seek professional Chinese medicine practitioners instead of listening to quack doctors.

3. Chinese massage: It is a relatively effective method that can reduce edema and discharge stagnant milk. Many professional massage technicians are good at it, and most patients can be cured in one time.

4. Antibiotic drip: It is a more common method, but the actual effect is also the worst.

5. Comprehensive treatment: If the condition is serious, the above methods can be used in combination, and the effect will be more significant.

Medical care for lumps in the breast after childbirth

1. In the early stage, you can wear a bra to improve the blood circulation of the chest. In addition, you can apply ice for 3-5 minutes to reduce milk secretion. In this case, you can continue breastfeeding.

2. If the amount of milk is large and the skin on the chest is tight, it will be difficult for the baby to hold the nipple and suck. You can express some breast milk in advance to soften the nipple so that the baby can properly hold the nipple and breast.

3. Feed according to the baby's needs. If there is too much milk, you can express it manually.

4. If the nipples are cracked or ulcerated, and the pain is unbearable, you can use a "nipple shield" to breastfeed; you can also manually express the breast milk in time and then feed it to the baby. In addition, timely treatment is required. Apply medicine (a paste made of bismuth subcarbonate and fish oil) after each weaning, and wash before breastfeeding again.

Breast massage techniques during lactation

Proper massage during breastfeeding plays a great role in preventing milk secretion and inflammation.

1. Clean your hands before starting, and then apply some natural, mild, non-irritating cream on your hands. If there is no cream, a small amount of milk can also be used as a substitute.

2. Give your breasts acupuncture therapy, or apply a hot cotton towel for a while.

3. Release the stress on your mind and body.

4. Gently press the nipples and massage the chest skin at the same time, which can stimulate the mammary glands and help pregnant women produce milk.

5. Massage the chest from both sides inwards, paying attention to the moderate amplitude. Do not massage in a circular motion.

How to prevent breast lumps after childbirth

1. Pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene in the later stages of pregnancy, and pay great attention to the cleaning of the nipples and nipples. You can gently clean it with warm water when taking a bath, and it can also exercise the nipple skin and make it adapt to the baby's sucking more quickly.

2. There may be some scars on the nipples in the middle and late stages of pregnancy. Do not peel them off forcibly. Just soften them and clean them with tap water. Warm and then cooled cooking oil or baby lotion are good softeners.

3. Be sure to adopt the correct posture when breastfeeding, and correct the baby's sucking method. Let the child keep most of the nipples in his mouth, and it is strictly forbidden for him to sleep with the nipples in his mouth.

4. Remember to clean the nipples before each feeding. Use a warm solution and avoid using soap or alcohol products, as they are harmful to the human body. In addition, the nipples should be cleaned after breastfeeding.

5. If the baby does not finish the breast milk after breastfeeding, you can manually squeeze out the remaining part to drain the breast. In addition, let the child finish sucking on one side before switching to the other side.