Patient's question:
My baby will be one month old on the 27th. These past few days, when the baby is feeding, it feels like there's no milk, and my breasts are soft and not at all engorged. When he licks the nipple, it feels like there are needles piercing inside my breast. It hurts on one side when he licks one side, and the other side also hurts. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Postpartum breast feeding pain with a feeling of insufficient milk supply can be managed through dietary and lifestyle adjustments. If necessary, consult a breast surgeon for a thorough examination to check the relationship between blocked milk ducts and insufficient milk production. It is recommended to follow a light and regular diet to enhance nutrition. Appropriately consume nutrient-rich soups such as pig trotter and tongcao soup or crucian carp and tongcao soup. Apply cold compresses to the breasts, perform massage to unblock milk ducts and prevent milk stagnation. Pay attention to keeping the nipple and areola clean. If needed, consult a breast surgeon at a local reputable hospital for a thorough examination and consider using traditional Chinese medicine such as Ruquan Granules.