How to Massage a Breast Lump

With the high incidence of breast cancer in recent years, women's awareness of breast care is also increasing. A woman's breasts will swell during pregnancy. If the breasts are not well cared for after the lactation period, lumps may form. Women can maintain their breasts through massage techniques. The correct technique is very important. So how to massage breast lumps? Let's learn something.

Breastfeeding mothers often have lumps in their breasts. In mild cases, the lumps will disappear after the baby finishes feeding, but in severe cases, the lumps cannot be sucked out no matter how hard the mother tries, which makes the mother very anxious and worried about this and that.

Here are some recommended coping methods to help you easily deal with lumps during breastfeeding.

Lump 1: Lump that appears after being pressed or holding back milk

For this kind of lump, you need to massage the breast to make it "warm", and then let the baby suck for a while longer each time (if there are white bubbles on the nipple, pick it open by yourself). It can be sucked through, because the lump is just blocked and not very hard, so it is easier to suck through. Mothers must remember that after the massage, they must let the baby suck more, because in addition to the technique, whether it can be done or not also depends on the strength of the baby's sucking.

This kind of lump is very special. Some mothers get angry and their milk ducts are blocked the next day. The lump is swollen and there are lumps when you touch it. Letting the baby suck didn't work, and after repeating this several times, my mood became worse and worse. At this time, it is recommended that the mother relax or consult a professional to find out the true situation of the lump and try to reduce unnecessary troubles.

Lump 3: Lumps caused by acute mastitis

If you have mastitis, not only will your breasts hurt, but you will also have a fever. At this time, it is recommended that the mother go directly to the hospital to reduce the temperature and inflammation first, and then find a Chinese medicine doctor to get some Chinese medicine for clearing away heat and detoxification (because some Western medicine ingredients may affect breast milk). During the treatment period, the baby can continue to breastfeed, which can not only avoid milk blockage caused by milk accumulation, but also is very helpful for recovery.

This situation often occurs in the later stages of lactation, when milk accumulates in the breasts to form lumps during weaning. This kind of lump is difficult to remove no matter if the mother pushes it herself or the baby keeps sucking on it. It is best to find a professional or go to the hospital, because they have experience and must have encountered many cases. Even if you do not plan to seek treatment from them, it is okay to consult them. Never do it yourself or delay.

Massage techniques: There are many massage techniques in the maternal and infant care industry. There is no such thing as professional or unprofessional. It mainly depends on experience. Because if theory is not put into practice, even if the method is right, it may not be successful.

The above "lumps" have different situations. Mothers can compare them.

Treat as appropriate. In addition, it should be noted that although the hospital has IV drips, anti-inflammatory drugs, and Chinese medicine, which seem to be a complete solution, some lumps still cannot be discharged because there are no auxiliary massage techniques.