What should I do if there are lumps in my breasts after childbirth that won’t go away?

The possibility of lumps in a woman's breasts after giving birth is most likely caused by excess milk that cannot be discharged in time. In this case, you can let the baby suck more to dissolve the lump quickly; you can also use a breast pump to suck it out, which is also very effective; you can also use a towel for hot compresses, which can also disperse the lump. In addition, you should pay attention to your diet and eat less milk-producing foods, otherwise the symptoms will become more serious.

1. Let your baby suck more milk

For mothers who have just given birth and are breastfeeding, it will be particularly painful for the baby to suck. Although it is painful, mothers must not let their babies eat less, as this can also cause breast pain and lumps.

In fact, as long as you get used to being sucked by your baby, you won’t feel any pain anymore.

Therefore, if a mother feels a lump in her breast, she must breastfeed her baby more.

Because the baby sucks vigorously, the lumps in the breasts can dissolve quickly and the mother's milk ducts are no longer blocked, thus solving the problem of hard breasts.

At the same time, it can also enhance the relationship between mother and baby.

2. Breast pump

Some newborn babies are relatively weak and their mothers have a lot of milk, so the babies can't help much with sucking. At this time, mothers need a breast pump to help.

A breast pump can help remove excess milk. There are many breast pumps on the market, both manual and electric. Mothers can buy one according to their needs.

3. Hot compress

Soak a towel in hot water, making sure not to hurt the skin. While it is still as hot as possible, use the hot towel to cover the breast with the lump, centering on the lump. Be sure to cover both the lump and the nipple.

When covering the breast with a hot towel, gently massage it to soften the lump in the breast.

4. Correctly massage and milk to prevent breast pain

Massage the breasts for 15 minutes, then tilt the body slightly upward, place the thumb and index finger of one hand about 2 cm from the base of the nipple, and hold the base of the breast with the other hand so that the nipple is facing the milk container.