What should I do if I encounter physiological milk increase?

Many mothers did not breastfeed in time after the baby was born, and missed the prime time to start breastfeeding. When the lactation hormone makes the milk secrete vigorously, the milk can't be discharged completely in time, which makes the milk accumulate in the mammary duct, causing chest pain, leading to the increase of physiological milk.

Performance of physiological lactation increase

Both breasts are swollen and painful at the same time, just like two shot puts, which look tight and shiny. In severe cases, it hurts at the touch, clothes can't stick to the skin, and sometimes it may be accompanied by fever.

Prevention of physiological galactorrhea

Let the child start sucking as soon as possible and start breastfeeding within half an hour of birth, so that the milk secretion will be more. Pay attention to the frequency of feeding, about 2-3 hours 1 time, in order to drain the milk, ensure the patency of mammary duct and prevent breast enlargement.

external use/application

Cold compress: the mother of the second month is forbidden to use cold water. It is recommended to cool with boiling water, wet the towel and wring it out, and apply it on the periphery of the breast to avoid nipples and areola (to avoid reducing the breast spray reflex). Cabbage external application (cold storage or normal temperature): Some babies are sensitive to the smell of cabbage. Pay attention to cut off the part to avoid smearing nipples and areola, so that the smell will not remain and affect the baby's appetite. External application of potato chips (normal temperature): avoid nipples and areola, and replace them after external application.

hot bath

When the breasts are painful, you may wish to take a bath first and massage your breasts at the same time, which will make you feel more comfortable.