Does breast milk go bad in the breast?

During the lactation period, a new mother's breasts will continue to secrete milk. The amount of milk is not fixed. Sometimes the secretion is more, and sometimes the secretion is less. An embarrassing problem is that if the secreted milk is not completely consumed by the baby, it will easily accumulate in the breast. As parents, we are more worried that the accumulated milk will deteriorate, and if it really deteriorates, it will affect the child's health. So, does breast milk go bad in the breast?

Breast milk does not go bad in the breast.

The so-called deterioration of breast milk is because bacteria decompose and destroy the protein components. If the breasts do not feel tingling, it means there is no milk stasis. Suggestions: Without milk stasis, inflammation will not form. Without inflammation, the milk will not "deteriorate".

Will the taste of breast milk change if it accumulates?

Breast milk will taste different if it becomes clogged.

If the mother does not express milk for a long time or if congestion occurs, the taste of the milk may become salty. Breast milk may also change taste after strenuous exercise due to the production of lactic acid in the body.

Tips:

Changes in the taste of breast milk will not affect your baby's health.

What to do if breast milk accumulates

1. Apply room temperature cabbage leaves

Method: Take a cabbage leaf, wash it and put it in a plastic bag. Use a rolling pin to soften it until it slightly releases water. Take it out and make a hole in it, avoiding the nipple and areola, and apply it to the lump. (Supplement: If the mother's subjective symptoms are severe, she can apply a few more slices of cabbage)

2. Continue breastfeeding and adjust the baby's feeding posture

It is best to feed your baby with his chin facing the direction of the congestion. Because when the baby is feeding, the jaw is exerting the greatest force, and relatively speaking, it is easier to clear the congestion. If you are mixed feeding, you can consider temporarily reducing the amount of milk powder or even not adding milk powder at all.

3. Get some rest

Some people suggest frequent breastfeeding when milk stasis occurs, but this is actually a misunderstanding. Frequent breastfeeding does not mean that the baby can eat more. On the contrary, frequent breastfeeding will stimulate more milk production, increase production, and cause more serious congestion. At the same time, because of not getting enough rest, people are physically and mentally exhausted, which is not conducive to the body's self-repair. Especially when mastitis is accompanied by fever symptoms, after feeding, leave the baby to family care, have a good sleep, and then feed the baby well after waking up. This will help recovery more efficiently.