What to do with breast abscess during lactation?

If a cyst like Xixian appears during lactation, it means that the duct in the breast is blocked, resulting in the inability of milk to be discharged and the formation of a cyst. The solution is to let the baby continue to suck and use your hands to massage the breasts, gently massaging towards the nipple, which will help unclog the milk ducts.

Treatment of blocked milk ducts:

1. Continue to let the baby suck frequently. If the baby refuses to suck milk for some reason, the milk should be squeezed out.

2. Gently massage the lump towards the nipple to promote unclogged milk ducts.

3. After hot compress, squeeze out excess milk.

Management of mastitis and breast abscess:

1. Continue to let the baby suck, or squeeze out the excess milk.

2. Help the mother continue to feed the baby with the other breast.

3. Appropriate antibiotic treatment.

4. If an abscess is formed, you need to go to the hospital for incision and drainage.

5. Resume feeding from the infected breast as soon as possible and allow the baby to suckle again within 1-2 days.

Precautions

If there is no improvement within two or three days, you should go to the hospital for treatment immediately.