How to massage breast obstruction

Mammary duct obstruction can cause breast swelling and discomfort in lactating women, as well as symptoms such as inability to discharge normally. This often causes extreme breast pain. When mammary duct obstruction occurs, it can be relieved through massage. Pay attention to the massage technique. In addition to this method, you can also use the sucking method. If the condition is more serious, you can use an artificial breast pump, or go to the hospital for treatment.

How to massage breast obstruction

1. How to dredge the breast with breast lumps and correct lactation massage

The mother can use the thumb, index finger and middle finger to massage back and forth along the mammary duct to make the areola and nipple soft, and perform a circular massage around the areola and nipple. The fingers can constantly change direction. Since the nipples in the areola area are relatively hard, a long period of massage is required. Use the enhanced lactation reflex massage method, and use the middle finger to gradually press from the areola toward the nipple. When pressing, the mother can imagine the baby sucking to increase the body's lactation response.

2. How to dredge the breast with breast lumps: massage and sucking method

Milk blockage is caused by milk being blocked in the breast and not being able to flow freely. At this time, if the blockage in the breast is unblocked, the symptoms of milk blockage will naturally be relieved. Mothers can first insert their fingers into the blocked milk duct, and gently massage in the direction of milk flow to draw out the milk. In addition, mothers can use a breast pump to suck out blocked milk. When the blocked milk is unblocked, mothers' blocked milk symptoms will also be relieved.

3. How to clear the mammary glands when there are breast lumps so that the baby can suck

When it comes to milk duct blockage symptoms, babies can be said to be a good helper for mothers to release milk. On the one hand, when faced with milk in his mouth, the baby will suck more anxiously and vigorously, which helps mothers to unblock the milk.

How to take care of breast lumps and breast clearance

When a mother first notices breast tenderness and increased surface temperature, she should be alert to lactation mastitis. Experts point out that mothers should continue breastfeeding while cleaning the nipples and areola, and pay attention to keeping the nipples and the baby's mouth clean. The most important thing is to promote milk discharge (using a breast pump or sucking). Local hot compresses can be applied. In principle, patients are advised to apply more compresses and squeeze more to ensure that the milk ducts are unobstructed. "Unblocking the milk ducts is the most beneficial measure to reduce milk stasis. When milk stasis is reduced, the environment for bacterial infection can be eliminated and the further development of mastitis can be prevented. Moreover, once the milk ducts are unblocked, there will be no pain."

Of course, the correct method of unclogging the milk ducts is very important. Repeatedly and rhythmically squeeze and relax to squeeze out the milk, making the lump softer and smaller until the breast becomes soft. Pay attention to controlling the appropriate strength. Excessive massage force will aggravate local edema and make milk discharge more difficult. For patients who have already formed an abscess, local massage is prohibited to prevent the spread of inflammation.

After reading the above introduction, I believe everyone already knows that breast blockage is not terrible. Breast blockage only has temporary physiological reasons and will not affect your health. If mothers suffer from breast blockage, it is not untreatable, and it will not affect normal feeding of the baby. As long as they follow the doctor's treatment, they can be cured quickly. I hope the editor’s introduction will help you understand breast blockage.