What to do if breast swelling and pain occur after induced labor

Induced labor is also a common method of terminating pregnancy in life. If a woman experiences breast tenderness after induced labor, this is also a common symptom, which is mainly related to the secretion of hormones. Some women will also have milk secretion after induced labor. At this time, you must emphasize nourishment. You can use hot compresses to relieve it. In addition, you must maintain a good attitude and pay attention to your diet.

1. Clear blocked breast ducts in time:

When breastfeeding, it is common to encounter blocked milk ducts. What you need to do at this time is to unclog the milk ducts in time.

2. Soak the breasts in warm water: When the mother’s milk is swollen, she can put a basin of warm water on her knees, then bend her upper body to her knees, let the breasts soak in the basin, and gently shake the breasts. Gravity will allow the milk to flow out more easily.

3. Go to the hospital for treatment in time: If the mother's milk engorgement is serious and the above methods cannot solve it, or if there are signs of mastitis, please go to the hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying breastfeeding.

If you encounter breast pain, you can use hot compresses or massage to solve it. Generally, no serious treatment is required. However, pregnant women also need to be particularly careful. Once breast fibroids are found, they must be removed immediately.

Many patients believe that they should not seek medical treatment during pregnancy, fearing that it will have a bad impact on the baby in the belly, thus giving the tumor an opportunity to grow. Therefore, once a breast tumor is discovered, it should be surgically removed between the 3rd and 6th months of pregnancy, because pregnancy and breastfeeding can accelerate tumor growth and even cause malignancy.

After childbirth, if you experience severe breast pain, accompanied by redness and swelling, pain when touched, and fever and other inflammatory symptoms, you may have mastitis and need to go to a professional hospital for treatment.

The above is some information that the editor introduced to you about breast pain during pregnancy. I hope it will be helpful to you. Generally speaking, this phenomenon is quite normal, so pregnant women should not worry too much. It is also very important to maintain good and healthy living habits during this period. Go to bed early and get up early for good health, drink more water, and go out for a walk more often.