What happens if a woman has a lump in her breast after giving birth?

The body of a postpartum woman will undergo major changes, among which the changes in the breasts are more obvious. The breasts can become very large after giving birth. This is because the mammary glands are stimulated by progesterone and begin to secrete milk. This is a relatively normal phenomenon. But why do postpartum women have lumps in their breasts? This question makes many women feel very confused. Let’s take a look at what happens if a woman has lumps in her breast after giving birth?

The main reasons for postpartum breast lumps are as follows:

1. Check to see if it is lobular hyperplasia. It may be caused by fluctuations in hormone levels in the body. You can try taking Xiaoyao Pills for conditioning. Patients with breast hyperplasia should go to the hospital for a specialist examination once a year, and if necessary, have a color ultrasound, infrared breast radiography or molybdenum target photography examination. It is recommended to take Ru'an tablets for treatment.

2. In some cases, it is a problem of milk congestion . If the congestion is severe, infection will occur and mastitis will occur. Mastitis is caused by milk stasis. If milk stasis cannot be eliminated in time, it will cause excessive pressure, local congestion and edema, and bacterial invasion to form inflammation.

Postpartum breast lumps care:

1. In the early stage of milk stasis, wear a bra to improve blood circulation, apply local cold compress for 3 to 5 minutes to reduce milk secretion, and you can continue breastfeeding.

2. When there is a lot of milk, the skin of the entire breast is tight, and it is difficult for the baby to hold the nipple for sucking, you can squeeze out some milk to soften the areola so that the baby can suck most of the areola correctly.

3. Feed your baby on demand and express excess milk in time.

4. For those with ulcerated or cracked nipples, if the pain is severe, you can use a "nipple shield" to breastfeed, or you can use a breast pump to suck out the milk or squeeze it out by hand and then feed it to the baby. At the same time, active treatment should be given, such as mixing cod liver oil and bismuth subcarbonate into an ointment, applying it locally after breast-feeding, and washing it off before breast-feeding.

The above is an explanation of what happens when a woman has lumps in her breast. I hope women can take a serious look at it and pay more attention to their breast health.