How to relieve the severe swelling and pain caused by milk withdrawal?

Weaning is an action taken by women when the quality of breast milk decreases and cannot meet the daily needs of the baby. For the baby, there is no need to consume breast milk when the quality of breast milk decreases. At this time, it is necessary to start eating solid food to replace breast milk. Mothers can take measures to deal with the problem of weaning, but some mothers experience severe swelling and pain caused by weaning. How can they relieve the pain? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

How to relieve the pain caused by milk withdrawal: hot compress

After using a breast pump to express milk, apply a hot towel to your breasts to relieve the pain. In addition, hot compress can make the milk lumps blocking the breast glands unblocked and improve breast circulation. Note: When applying hot compress, be careful to avoid the areola and nipple areas because the skin in these two areas is more tender. The temperature of the hot compress should not be too hot to avoid scalding the skin.

How to relieve the pain caused by milk withdrawal: massage

After applying hot compress to the breasts, you can massage them. There are many ways to massage the breasts. Generally, you hold one breast with both hands and massage alternately from the bottom of the breast to the nipple, and then squeeze the milk into a container. Note: When your breasts are swollen and painful, you can use a manual or electric breast pump to assist in expressing milk. Don't worry about your breasts becoming swollen again. Gradually reduce the number of times you do this and the amount of milk will gradually decrease.

How to relieve the pain caused by milk withdrawal: Change your diet

1. Go to the pharmacy to buy malt and hawthorn and boil them in water. Boil 10 grams each time and boil two bowls of water to drink in a day.

2. Take vitamin B6 tablets, three times a day, 10 tablets each time, for more than three consecutive days.

3. Eating more leeks can help with milk production.

How to relieve the severe pain caused by weaning: Glauber's salt can reduce weaning

Go to the drugstore and buy a pound of saltpeter. You can divide it into three doses and make two bags. Place the bags with medicine on the nipples respectively and use a longer bandage to wrap the bags to tighten the chest. Note: Remember to tie it tightly, it will be a little painful (this is very important). After the medicine is hardened by the milk, change it a little more. This method is very effective. Just use it overnight and the milk will stop coming out the next morning.