What to do if the milk is swollen and painful

When weaning, if the time is relatively short, it may cause breast pain in women, which is also quite common in life. Therefore, during the weaning period, you must proceed step by step and do not wean immediately. When the pain is more severe, you can use the method of hot compress with a towel, or take some medicines that have the effect of weaning. In terms of diet, you should eat more foods that have the effect of weaning.

What to do if the milk is swollen and painful

When weaning, you can use the swelling method: let your breasts swell and endure the pain. After about a week, they will swell back. During the weaning period, you must be patient and avoid letting your baby suck intermittently or expressing milk due to bloating and pain. Doing so will inevitably prolong the weaning time. The weaning method of swelling is quite uncomfortable and takes a long time. To reduce the pain, you can take weaning medication. Different measures should be taken according to the specific situation. First of all, you should stop drinking large amounts of soup, reduce nutrition, and avoid eating stewed chicken, stewed meat, or nutritious medicinal food. Then medication can be used to stop milk secretion. 1. Take vitamin B6, 200 mg each time, 3 times a day, for 3 consecutive days. (Applicable after the start of breastfeeding and before weaning) 2. Use 50 to 100 grams of roasted malt, add water to decoct and take one dose per day for 3 consecutive days. (Applicable to the early postpartum period and before weaning) 3. Take ethyl aspartate orally, 3 to 5 mg each time, 3 times a day, for 5 consecutive days. (Applicable to one or two days after delivery, before large amounts of milk are produced).

Things to note when weaning

1. If your breasts are swollen and uncomfortable, you can squeeze out the milk, but don't squeeze it out completely, otherwise it will promote milk secretion and have the opposite effect. 2. During the weaning period, you should pay attention to reducing stimulation to the breasts and nipples. The secretion of prolactin will decrease accordingly, and the secretion of milk will gradually decrease. Never let your baby suck your breast milk or touch it, and avoid using hot water to rinse your breasts when taking a shower. 3. You can use ice packs to cool your breasts to relieve the feeling of swelling.

4. If you find a lump in your breast, rub it with your hands in time to prevent mastitis. 5. When choosing diet during weaning, you should avoid foods that promote milk secretion, such as peanuts, pig's trotters, crucian carp, soups, etc., and eat less protein-rich foods, which can reduce milk secretion. During the weaning period, you should also pay attention to reducing the water intake in your diet. 6. Try to avoid using hormone drugs or milk-suppressing injections, as they can easily cause breast atrophy or breast secretion problems.

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