What is the problem of breast milk after weaning?

In order to allow the baby to absorb nutrients better, many women will choose to breastfeed, especially when the baby is just born, the milk is very sufficient. As the baby grows healthily, the quality of women's breast milk is slowly declining, so mothers must wean at this time. Some mothers still have milk after weaning, so what's the matter with breast milk after weaning?

First, why is there milk in the breasts after weaning? It may be that the lactation mechanism has not stopped yet. It may also be hyperprolactinemia: If milk is still secreted after weaning, it is very likely that the baby has hyperprolactinemia. This is due to endocrine disorders and excessively high prolactin levels. If the mother has symptoms such as amenorrhea, menstrual disorders, and lactation, she should go to the hospital for a detailed examination.

Second, there is a pituitary tumor in the brain: If you have a pituitary tumor in the brain, it will cause excessive milk secretion after weaning. A pituitary tumor in the brain is also one of the causes of hyperprolactinemia. Breast tumor: Common symptoms of breast tumor include breast pain, nipple discharge, etc. If milk secretion continues for a long time after weaning, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a physical examination.

Third, mothers can use a breast pump: when the milk is very swollen, use a breast pump to suck out some of the milk, which will relieve the pain of breast swollen. And you don’t have to worry about not being able to wean your baby after using a breast pump. Because a breast pump does not suck milk thoroughly, milk secretion will gradually decrease. Hot compress: After using a breast pump to express milk, apply a hot towel to the breasts to relieve swelling and pain. In addition, hot compress can make the milk lumps blocking the breast glands unblocked 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.

What happens if there is milk in the breasts after weaning? Breast hyperplasia: Breast hyperplasia can cause you to secrete milk after weaning. If you only secrete a small amount of milk after weaning, you don’t need to worry. Just seek medical attention in time and take medicine under the doctor’s guidance. If the amount is small, it may be caused by breast hyperplasia.