Hard breasts after feeding

Thanks to the mother's efforts, the baby can easily complete the weaning process, but for the mothers themselves, the emergence of breast problems makes them very painful, especially the appearance of breast lumps after weaning, which makes mothers very worried and afraid that they have some serious illness. So what should I do if I have lumps in my breasts after weaning?

What to do if there are lumps in the breast after weaning

1. Shower your breasts with hot water and massage them

Shower the breasts with hot water, gently massage the breasts, and shake the breasts up and down, which is beneficial to the discharge of milk and thus beneficial to the patency of the mammary glands.

2. Using a hot cotton towel can relieve pain

If there is a lump in the breast and it is particularly painful, you can use a hot cotton towel to heat the area with the lump, which can help unblock the mammary gland and relieve pain.

3. Ask a lactation consultant to help you unclog your breasts

If the manual breast pump cannot extract the unnecessary milk, then ask the lactation consultant for help. They have professional skills and experience to help the mammary glands to be unblocked. The actual effect is very good and they can generally remove the lumps.

4. Use a manual breast pump to extract milk

If you have milk lumps, you can buy a manual breast pump to suck them out. It may be slightly painful when sucking, but just bear with it. If the milk lumps are not very serious, a manual breast pump can usually clear them and remove the lumps.

5. Use Glauber's Salt for External Application on Breasts

Breast lumps appear after weaning. It is considered that they are caused by the accumulation of bacteria in the milk. If not properly handled, it can easily cause mastitis. It is recommended to use Glauber's salt for external application on the breasts. Glauber's salt has the effect of reducing milk production and dissolving lumps, and it is harmless to the human body.

6. Saltpeter made into tea bags for external use

Use 50-60g of saltpeter, put it in a tea bag, and apply it externally to the breasts. Replace it immediately after it has deliquesced, 3-4 times a day. In addition, don't drink porridge to reduce the secretion of milk.

7. Drink malt water

You can go to the pharmacy to buy some maltose, wash it, boil it in a pot, and drink the malt water three or four times a day. In addition, when sleeping, you must also be careful not to press or let the child eat. If you feel very uncomfortable, squeeze it twice slowly. It is a buffer period. If you still feel uncomfortable, you need to go to the hospital to check whether you have lobular hyperplasia or mastitis. You can take medication under the guidance of a doctor.

Should I apply heat or ice to breast swelling?

Heat and ice compresses have different effects on relieving breast swelling, and both are helpful in alleviating breast swelling.

Milk engorgement means there is too much milk in the breasts. At this time, it will be more comfortable to drain some of the milk. Apply a warm towel to relieve the pressure on the breasts, which will make it easier for the breasts to secrete milk.

After applying the hot compress, whether the baby is sucking or using a manual breast pump, you will feel comfortable after the unnecessary milk is discharged. Hot compress is more suitable to be used before breastfeeding. Of course, taking a shower can also have the same effect.

Mothers are reminded that the temperature of the hot compress should not be too high and the time should not be too long, otherwise it may aggravate swelling and even cause low-temperature burns.

After feeding or between breastfeeding sessions, you can use a cotton towel wrapped in ice to apply ice for a while to help relieve swelling and reduce pain.

So as to whether to apply heat or ice to treat breast swelling, I believe everyone has a certain understanding, don’t make the wrong choice in the future!