What to do if you don't breastfeed and your milk swells

Breast engorgement is very common during breastfeeding, mainly because breast milk is secreted too much and the baby eats too little, so it cannot be excreted from the body in time. Breast engorgement can be very uncomfortable, and if not handled in time, it can lead to milk stasis, which can form lumps and make new mothers even more uncomfortable. It is necessary to take timely measures to resolve the issue. So, what should I do if my milk becomes engorged if I don’t breastfeed? Let’s take a look below.

Generally speaking, the milk ducts will be unobstructed after timely and frequent sucking for 1 to 2 days. However, when the breasts are excessively swollen, mothers often feel pain. At this time, the following methods can be used to relieve the discomfort: 1. Hot compress Hot compress can make the milk lumps blocking the mammary glands become unobstructed and improve breast circulation. When applying hot compress, be careful to avoid the areola and nipple areas because the skin in these two areas is more tender. The temperature of the hot compress should not be too hot to avoid scalding the skin. 2. After applying hot compress to the breasts, you can massage. There are many ways to massage the breasts. Generally, you hold one breast with both hands and massage alternately from the bottom of the breast to the nipple, and then squeeze the milk into a container.