What to do if there is a lump in the milk

For newborn babies, the main source of nutrition is breast milk. Therefore, it is very important for a new mother's body to be able to secrete enough milk. However, the actual situation is that many women currently have milk blockages or even lumps in their breasts. Not only can they not provide enough milk for their children, but they are also afraid that there is something wrong with their bodies and are very worried. So, what should you do if there are lumps in the milk flow that are blocked? Let’s take a closer look at the solution below.

1. Increase the frequency of feeding and expressing milk: direct sucking by the baby is the best, followed by hand expression

Change the breastfeeding position: let the baby's chin face the direction of the lump when breastfeeding. 1. The lump is on the outside of the breast: Rugby position

2. The lump is above the breast: feed the baby upside down when lying down

3. The lump is on the inside of the breast: cradle type

Hand expression: Try several directions to find the position that is easiest to express milk. When you feel comfortable, you can rest and continue to express milk when you feel bloating and pain, but do not exceed three to four hours.

When you are not expressing milk or feeding, apply clean and dry cabbage leaves to the swollen and painful area. Replace the leaves when they become soft. Avoid applying to the nipple and areola. Continue applying until the breast pain is relieved.

Make sure you feel relaxed and happy as much as possible, ask your family to help with housework, give yourself enough rest and support, and gently vibrate your breasts to relax them before feeding or expressing milk.

Lecithin can smooth the mammary glands. Eating lecithin can reduce the viscosity of breast milk by increasing the proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids in breast milk.

If the fever lasts for more than 24 hours, or does not improve after the above treatment, or if the breast skin becomes red, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.

I think everyone should be clear about what to do if there is blockage in milk flow and lumps. You can try these measures to solve the problem of milk blockage and lumps, which generally can achieve very obvious results. The amount of breast milk secreted by a new mother is related to many factors. In addition to getting more rest, she should pay attention to her daily diet and not blindly use medication for treatment to avoid adverse effects on the child.