25/03/2022
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๐ฃBreast engorgement is the result of increased blood flow in the breasts in the days after the delivery of a baby. The increased blood flow helps your breasts make plenty milk , but it can also cause pain and discomfort.
๐ Engorgement may occur for the first time in the first week or two after delivery. It can also reoccur at any point if you continue to breastfeed.
Milk production may not occur until three to five days postpartum.
๐กOn the whole, breast engorgement is a great reassurance for mothers and lovely feedback to tell her breasts are responding to their newbornโs demands, but equally, engorgement is uncomfortable and, if not resolved or if in the presence of feeding issues, can lead to blocked milk ducts or mastitis.
๐ตCertain conditions or events may make you more likely to experience the swollen fullness thatโs commonly associated with breast engorgement. These causes include:
๐นMissing a feeding
๐นSkipping a pumping session
๐นCreating an overabundance of milk for the babyโs appetite
๐นSupplementing with formula between nursing sessions, which may reduce nursing later
๐นWeaning too quickly
๐นNursing a baby thatโs ill
๐นDifficulty with latching and sucking
not expressing breast milk when it first comes in because you donโt plan to breastfeed
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๐ Below is a list of common symptoms of breast engorgement:
๐ธBreasts feel uncomfortably full.
๐ธSkin on breast is tight.
๐ธAreola is hard.
๐ธNipple has possibly been pulled flat.
๐ธEngorgement usually affects the whole breast
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๐ขYou canโt prevent breast engorgement in the first days after giving birth. Until your body knows how to regulate your milk production, you may overproduce.
๐ตHowever, you can prevent later episodes of breast engorgement with these tips and techniques:
๐นFeed or pump regularly. Your body makes milk regularly, regardless of nursing schedule.
๐นBreastfeed baby at least every one to three hours. Pump if your baby isnโt hungry or youโre away.
๐นUse ice packs to decrease supply. In addition to cooling and calming inflamed breast tissue, ice packs and cold compresses may help decrease milk supply.
๐นRemove small amounts of breast milk. If you need to relieve the pressure, you can hand express some breast milk or pump a bit.
Donโt pump or express too much,to avoid your body from trying to produce more milk to make up for what you just removed.
๐นWean slowly. If youโre too quick to stop breastfeeding, you could end up with too much milk. Slowly wean your child so your body can adjust to the decreased need.
๐ตIf you donโt breastfeed, you can wait out breast milk production. In a matter of days, your body will understand it doesnโt need to produce milk and the supply will dry up. This will stop the engorgement.
๐ตDonโt be tempted to express or pump milk. Youโll signal to your body that it needs to produce milk, and you may prolong discomfort.
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๐ตFor those who are breastfeeding, treatments for breast engorgement include:
๐นUsing a warm compress, or taking a warm shower to encourage milk let down.
๐นFeeding more regularly, or at least every one to three hours.
๐นBreastfeed for as long as the baby is hungry
๐นMassaging your breasts while nursing.
๐นApplying a cold compress or ice pack to relieve pain and swelling.
๐นAlternating feeding positions to drain milk from all areas of the breast.
๐นAlternating breasts at feedings so your baby empties your supply.
๐นHand expressing or using a pump when you canโt nurse.
๐นAn approved pain medication should bs prescribed by the doctor
๐ For those who donโt breastfeed, painful engorgement typically lasts about one to two days. After that period, your breasts may still feel full and heavy, but the discomfort and pain should subside. You can wait throughout this period, or you can use one of the following treatments:
๐ธUsing a cold compress or ice packs to ease swelling and inflammation.
๐ธTaking pain relief medication approved by your doctor.
๐ธWearing a supportive bra that prevents your breasts from moving significantly.
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