What to do if you have milk swelling and low fever

Breast engorgement and low-grade fever are normal physiological phenomena. We can use hot compresses to relieve breast pain, keep the breast milk ducts unobstructed, and improve the breasts. We can also use massage to promote breast milk circulation or use a breast pump to treat breast engorgement. Now let us understand how to deal with milk engorgement and low-grade fever and how to prevent the symptoms of milk engorgement and low-grade fever.

1. Hot compress Hot compress can make the milk lumps blocking the breast glands become unobstructed and improve breast circulation. 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.

2. After applying hot compress to the breasts, you can massage. 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.

3. When your breasts are swollen and painful, you can use a manual or electric breast pump to assist in expressing milk, which is very effective.

The best way to prevent breast engorgement

Let the baby start sucking as early as possible and start breastfeeding within half an hour after birth, so that more milk will be secreted. Pay attention to the number of feedings, about once every 2-3 hours, to remove milk, ensure the patency of the mammary ducts, and prevent milk engorgement.

If the milk secretion is too much and the baby cannot finish it, use a breast pump to suck out the excess milk. This can not only solve the breast pain of postpartum women, but also promote milk secretion.

According to the experience of many new mothers, what should they do if they have breast swelling and fever during confinement? They can apply hot compresses, massage, or use a breast pump. What is the best way to prevent breast engorgement? Pay attention to the number of feedings, about once every 2-3 hours, to remove milk, ensure that the mammary ducts are unobstructed, and prevent breast engorgement. I hope this article can help new mothers.