What to do if there is a lump in the breast

The method of breastfeeding after childbirth must be appropriate, and you must maintain a stable mood. If the method is wrong or you are in a bad mood, it is easy to cause milk accumulation. Milk accumulation will harm the health of the breasts, and at the same time will lead to the inability to meet the baby's dietary needs, so the baby will be asked to suck immediately. So what should you do if there is a large lump in your breast that is blocking your milk? What are some ways to prevent milk accumulation after giving birth?

What to do if there is a big lump in the breast

When the breasts are swollen, before breastfeeding, apply warm compresses to the breasts for about 3 to 5 minutes, and then gently massage, tap and shake the breasts, which has the effect of unclogging the mammary glands. When squeezing milk with force or using a manual breast pump, the nipple should be loosened so that the baby can fully suck the nipple and most of the nipple. Every time you breastfeed, you must drain all the milk and keep the mammary glands unobstructed. After the milk is drained, it can prevent milk congestion and relieve breast swelling and pain.

How to prevent milk accumulation after giving birth

1. During breastfeeding, the baby should be fed from one breast first and then the other. Do not alternate between the two breasts to prevent the baby from not getting milk for a long time. The accumulation of milk causes subacute mastitis. If the mother's milk is sufficient and the baby can be full by eating from only one side, and the other side is very swollen, the milk from the swollen breast needs to be discharged, and it does not need to be retained in the breast, causing milk accumulation. At the same time, develop a good habit of regular feeding, and do not let the baby fall asleep with the nipple in his mouth.

2. It is necessary to alternate between sleeping on the side and lying on your back. Mothers should avoid sleeping on their stomachs to avoid squeezing and causing milk accumulation in the breasts.

The above is a detailed introduction on what to do if there is a large lump in the breast that blocks the milk duct. When breastfeeding, the posture must be appropriate. In addition, if you find that your breasts are hard, and at this time, the baby has no desire to breastfeed, you should immediately pump out the milk to prevent excessive breast milk from causing milk duct obstruction. If the blockage is severe, it can cause mastitis.