Patient's question:
Three days after giving birth, my right nipple was cracked by the breast pump and I haven't dared to let the baby suck it. By the third day, my left breast had already started to engorge, and I've been letting the baby suck it. What should I do? How can my right breast become sufficiently filled with milk?Doctor's answer:
The best way is to express the excess milk to promote the smooth flow of your milk ducts. If you don't do this, your milk will definitely decrease and eventually only one side will produce milk. You can also express the milk from the affected side or let the child nurse more on that side. This can help stimulate milk production and enhance milk flow. Rest well, avoid cold exposure, drink more soups, and pay attention to moisturizing.