Poor milk secretion during lactation and even mastitis is a trouble for many novice mothers. Many mothers have lingering fears for a long time from the pain of "even walking" and "can't touch". According to the Aimami Prolactin Center, mastitis may occur throughout the lactation period, especially in the first trimester. If the milk is not drained smoothly, you can use warm compress, massage and other methods to drain the milk. If it is breast tenderness, milk can not be discharged, or even fever, it is best to seek professional help. In addition, novice mothers should pay attention to a balanced diet, not to be too fatty, nor to make up too much. Hot and humid foods such as rice wine chicken, ginger and vinegar pig feet, pig feet soup should not be eaten more.
Reason: The diet is too fatty and the milk is sticky.
"In recent years, the number of patients seeking treatment because of breast-feeding mastitis has increased a lot." Mastitis may occur throughout the breast-feeding period, and the milk flow is not smooth during the breast-feeding period. There are four reasons: one is that the mammary ducts of the primipara are not dilated enough; the second is that the "feeding" is too fast, but the milk cannot be discharged in time; the third is that the mother's diet is too fatty, which causes the milk to be too thick; the fourth is the mother Depression, anger, anger, or poor rest can also cause poor milk discharge. "According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, mastitis was called milk carbuncle in ancient times. The breast is the organ through which the liver and stomach meridians pass. Stagnation of liver qi and accumulation of heat in the stomach and intestines may cause the meridians to be blocked, milk can not be discharged normally, damp-heat stagnation, and carbuncle. Therefore, lack of rest, emotional depression, excessive food warming, and poor bowel movements are all factors that trigger mastitis. "
The most typical symptoms of breastfeeding mastitis include: unilateral or bilateral breast tenderness, and sometimes it can be touched locally. To painful lumps and even fever. Treatment of
: How to deal with mastitis caused by hot compress by oneself or by a professional
? When the milk is slightly blocked and the symptoms of mastitis are not typical, you can let the baby continue to suck, usually it can be sucked through. At the same time, apply a warm compress to the breast, and then squeeze the milk out. In addition, you can also brew dandelion leaf tea, which can reduce inflammation and promote milk.
Milking needs to pay attention to the technique: wash your hands, wrap your breasts with a warm towel or hot water bottle for a few minutes, and then gently massage the breasts in circular motions. Massage from the top of the breast to the direction of the nipple, and the same goes for the bottom. Repeat this many times so that the entire breast is massaged.
Reminder: The effect of using a breast pump is not good.
Due to poor milk discharge, local inflammation, edema, and mammary duct adhesion may occur, so breast milk blockage may occur repeatedly in a short time. "If the situation is not serious, just let the baby continue to suck and continue to empty the milk by hand after feeding." Many mothers use a breast pump to empty the milk, but the effect is not good. "Because the power of the breast pump is small and shallow, it is difficult to extract the milk from the root of the breast. To use the breast pump, you must first push the milk near the areola."
If you have typical symptoms of mastitis, you can find relevant information. Professionals ask for help.
Prevention: Avoid frying fatty foods
Novice mothers should prevent mastitis. In addition to emptying the milk in time, they must also maintain adequate sleep and a happy mood. The diet should be balanced and eat less fried fatty food. At the same time, Don't make up too much. "Postpartum tonic depends on physical fitness. Don't eat too much hot and humid foods such as rice wine chicken, ginger vinegar pig's feet, pig's feet soup." At the same time, during confinement, you must pay attention to supplementing water to keep your stool smooth. In addition, eating more eggs, milk, and lean meat can improve milk nutrition.
“Breastfeeding is the beginning of the establishment of parent-child relationship. Breastfeeding has been proven in many ways to be of great benefit to mothers and babies.” Professionals emphasized, “There may be various problems and challenges in the process of breastfeeding. Confidence, you can actively seek professional help when you encounter problems. Family members should also give more support and encouragement. If you want to effectively avoid the occurrence of mastitis, then you can take appropriate measures when you have more milk. Use a breast pump to squeeze it out, and you must let the baby empty the milk at ordinary times. In this way, mastitis and other related diseases will definitely not occur.
