How to use a breast pump without pain

Nowadays, the pace of life is fast and the pressure is high. More and more mothers return to the workplace quickly after giving birth, and also join the ranks of mothers who breastfeed by pumping milk. However, when it comes to pumping breast milk, every mother probably has a lot of stories to tell. Relieved, anxious, sad, happy, how can we make the life of breastfeeding easier? How to use a breast pump without pain? The following is a detailed introduction.

1. When milk comes, please do breast duct clearing work in advance.

The current environment is stressful and many women suffer from the problem of lobular breast hyperplasia. These problems may usually manifest as RF discomfort, but once it reaches a critical period, such as breastfeeding, if the milk comes too quickly, it can easily develop into acute mastitis. What happened to Yue's mother was that her milk disappeared for two days after giving birth. On the third morning, she drank half a bowl of vegetable soup, and her milk started coming again. Maybe it came too quickly, and coupled with my own breast obstruction, I suddenly felt that bilateral RF was like a heavy stone falling from my body. That kind of discomfort and pain really makes life meaningless. In this case, forcibly using a breast pump will be counterproductive and may even damage our RF.

2. Colostrum is as precious as liquid gold, please don’t waste it.

Colostrum generally refers to the milk produced within 2-3 days after delivery. Because it is rich in nutrients, it has an enhancing effect on the baby's immunity. But usually in this case, our mothers may still stay in the hospital because of the postpartum period. At this time, the babies' appetite is probably only the size of a broad bean. It is recommended that mothers put 1-2 breast milk storage bags or bottles in their bags when preparing their maternity bags. In this way, the excess colostrum can be squeezed out and stored sealed in the refrigerator.

In addition, colostrum has a special taste that is different from normal breast milk. When mothers are warming milk in the later stages, they can mix colostrum with the newly sucked milk, and babies may be more receptive to it!

3. Never use a breast pump as a tool to stimulate milk secretion!

Every baby has a period of "gap", which is mainly reflected in the period when new mothers have not yet produced breast milk after delivery. Due to individual differences, the early and late stages of breastfeeding are different for everyone. In such a situation, mothers should not rush to seek medical treatment, but should let the baby suck more, more, and more. It is best to collect breast milk by hand expression combined with massage.

4. Do not use a breast pump if the mammary ducts are blocked or there are milk lumps!

It is not recommended to use a breast pump during the confinement period! Generally, you have to wait until normal lactation occurs before you start using a breast pump to stimulate breast milk and store more food for your baby. Frankly speaking, when Yue Ma really started using a breast pump frequently, she officially joined the ranks of mothers who breastfeed from their mothers' breasts. At home, mothers should breastfeed as much as possible. Of course, excess milk can be expressed and stored.

5. Whether to use an electric breast pump or a manual breast pump, the key lies in the running-in period!

Just as, there is a period of adjustment when people get along with each other. People and breast pumps are actually the same. Under normal lactation conditions, whether you use a manual or electric breast pump, do not doubt that you do not have enough milk just because you failed to express milk once. When mothers first start using a breast pump, they can adjust the suction power to suit themselves. Today's electric breast pumps have many gears and modes to choose from. Mothers can adjust it to the baby's sucking strength. You may not be used to sucking at the beginning, which may create exclusive pressure and affect lactation. You can try listening to more music and watching videos of your baby to relax.