Are there any lumps that need to be rubbed out when weaning?

The quality of breast milk is not static, but develops from high to low. That is, the quality of breast milk decreases with the baby's age. When breast milk can no longer meet the baby's daily needs, it is no longer worth feeding. At this time, mothers only need to wean the baby, but weaning is not that easy. Some mothers will have symptoms of breast lumps when weaning. Let's take a look at whether there are lumps that need to be rubbed when weaning.

If there are lumps one week after weaning, it may be a mild mastitis. Be careful and use a hot towel for warm compress. In fact, these lumps are formed by milk blocking the mammary ducts. Since milk is a good culture medium for bacteria, it causes mastitis and fever. If the pushing action is repeated for a long time and the milk still cannot be discharged or is not discharged completely, and the lumps remain, it will cause mastitis and cause symptoms such as fever in the mother and redness of the skin in the breast. At this time, please contact a professional lactation consultant in time.

Note:

1. If your breasts are swollen and uncomfortable, you can squeeze out the milk, but don't squeeze it out completely, otherwise it will promote milk secretion and have the opposite effect.

2. During the weaning period, you should pay attention to reducing stimulation to the breasts and nipples. The secretion of prolactin will decrease accordingly, and the secretion of milk will gradually decrease. Never let your baby suck your breast milk or touch it, and avoid using hot water to rinse your breasts when taking a shower.

3. You can use ice packs to cool your breasts to relieve the feeling of swelling.

4. If you find a lump in your breast, rub it with your hands in time to prevent mastitis.

5. When choosing diet during weaning, you should avoid foods that promote milk secretion, such as peanuts, pig's trotters, crucian carp, soups, etc., and eat less protein-rich foods, which can reduce milk secretion.

6. Try to avoid using hormone drugs or milk-suppressing injections, as they can easily cause breast atrophy or breast secretion problems.

7. Blind and unscientific methods of weaning will not only cause breast swelling and pain, but also cause breast sagging, breast deformation, breast nodules, etc.

8. You must be patient during the weaning period. No matter how much the baby cries or makes a fuss, do not let the baby suck intermittently. Do not rub chili peppers or other irritating things on the nipples. If you squeeze milk because of swelling and pain, this will inevitably prolong the weaning time.