Patient's question:
After giving birth, this breast is continuous and has a feeling of fullness. How often should you express milk during the engorgement period to relieve this condition?Doctor's answer:
If you are in the postpartum period and currently breastfeeding, milk engorgement is normal. It indicates that your milk has come in and there is a significant amount of it. If your baby cannot finish it all, it is recommended to use a breast pump to express the milk to avoid engorgement. If the engorgement is too severe, leading to hard lumps, it can easily cause mastitis. When there are hard lumps, apply local heat, do some massage, and then use a breast pump to express the milk. As soon as you feel engorgement, express the milk or let your baby feed. If your baby doesn't finish, use a breast pump again. If you have too much milk, drink less broth and have a lighter diet.