Patient's question:
I recently just gave birth and it's been 7 days, but my breasts are painfully engorged with milk that can be expressed but not suckled by the baby. The child is crying loudly from hunger, and my breasts are extremely swollen. Why is it that the milk can be expressed but not suckled?Doctor's answer:
Considering you are breastfeeding, you currently have milk stasis. In this case, you can use a warm towel to massage your breasts more, and let the baby suckle more to resolve it. You can also hire a professional massage therapist to massage your breasts. Don't get angry or impatient, as a bad mood can also affect milk production. Eat more green vegetables, maintain a relaxed mood, avoid getting cold, and get plenty of rest. Make sure both the nipple and areola are in the child's mouth, or have the child suck on most of the areola, to achieve proper breastfeeding techniques.