What to do when breasts swell during breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is not unfamiliar to every mother, because breastfeeding is something that every mother must experience. However, breastfeeding is not an easy thing, and many problems will be encountered during breastfeeding. For example: mastitis during breastfeeding, itchy nipples during breastfeeding, and breast pain during breastfeeding. When it comes to breast pain during breastfeeding, the pain is unbearable. So, what should you do if you have breast pain during breastfeeding? The following is an introduction to you.

1. It can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs or external application of Chinese breast health medicine, intravenous treatment when necessary, and hot compress treatment every day. It is best to drink more water at ordinary times.

2. We can use massage to relieve breast pain. Hold the breasts between both hands and perform rotating massage in a clockwise direction. Then place the base of the thumb and palm of the hand around the areola and massage evenly. Then use a hot towel or hot water bottle to warm the breasts.

3. Breast specialist hospital to confirm the disease, the nature of the pain, only when the disease is clear can effective treatment be given.

4. Pay attention to not eating spicy food during breastfeeding period. You can take Chinese medicine for dispersing knots and promoting lactation. The commonly used prescription is: 15 grams each of bupleurum, angelica, fenugreek, akebia, and ellipsoides, decocted in water and taken orally.

5. If you feel your breasts are swollen, you must suck them out. There is no end to the milk. Don't listen to the old people who say you are afraid to suck. As long as you eat food, your milk will be endless. Generally, the reason for the milk shortage is that there is too much milk.

6. In addition to the above methods, breastfeeding mothers should also maintain a good attitude and choose appropriate underwear.

What should I do if my breasts hurt during breastfeeding? Breast pain can be serious or minor, so you should pay attention when you experience breast pain during breastfeeding and don’t take it lightly. There are many reasons for breast tenderness. If it is ordinary breast tenderness, it will be easier to treat. However, if the breast pain is too severe and you don’t know the cause of the pain, it is best to go to the hospital for treatment in time.