How to treat postpartum milk leakage

The treatment for postpartum women who have milk leakage and stop taking medication is actually very simple. First of all, you should pay attention to feeding your baby regularly. If your breasts are slightly swollen due to unfinished milk, you should use a breast pump in time. Never stop using a breast pump for a long time, as this will cause the breasts to be blocked for a long time, and a little bit of milk will overflow, making it difficult to retain milk for the baby.

Reasons for milk leakage: From the perspective of breast structure, milk leakage can occur when the nipple is located low; some mothers secrete more milk than the baby needs, and if the milk is not pumped in time, the breasts are full and prone to overflow; in addition, some mothers see their baby or other mothers breastfeeding, which creates a conditioned reflex and causes their own milk to leak out. It does not rule out the possibility of what Chinese medicine calls "inability to control milk and leaking it out." Traditional Chinese medicine believes that childbirth consumes a lot of mother's physical energy and causes a lot of blood loss during the delivery process. In addition, improper diet and lack of rest after delivery can easily lead to qi and blood deficiency, resulting in milk leakage.

Suggestions: Emergency measures: 1. Moms who have milk leakage problems should not be too anxious, but should stay calm and relaxed. You can wear a suitable bra to lift your breasts, making sure your nipples are not lower than horizontal. When you feel your breasts are swollen, you should feed or express the milk in time. 2. Prepare some clean towels or breast pads in advance to carry with you for wiping or to prevent clothes from getting wet. 3. You can also buy a "breast protector" to wear. If milk leakage occurs, the leaked milk can flow into the breast protector and will not flow elsewhere. 4. Reduce stimulation and try to avoid seeing scenes that can cause conditioned reflexes.

5. When attending public occasions, express your breast milk in advance and wear a padded bra. In an emergency, you can cross your hands and press your breasts hard to prevent the milk from flowing out quickly. Know where the bathroom is and prepare spare clothes in advance for easy disposal and changing. 6. If the problem is serious, you can consult an expert for appropriate treatment and adjustments.

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