Patient's question:
Now the child is 4 months old, and I have also started working. However, every time there is a lot of milk, and before I finish work, the milk starts to engorge. I would like to ask if engorgement for four hours can lead to clogged milk ducts?Doctor's answer:
Milk engorgement is discomfort in the breasts caused by excessive milk production. If the milk ducts are generally unobstructed, the breast will naturally expel the milk without clogging. Milk clogging occurs due to blocked milk ducts. Therefore, it is essential to promptly express excess milk in cases of milk engorgement. If conditions do not permit, a breast pump can be used to help expel the milk.In the future, the intervals between your baby's feedings will likely increase, especially after introducing solid foods. If you continue to nurse every three hours, it will be exhausting and unnecessary. The breasts and digestive system do not align well; typically, a warm flow will surge into the breasts.
You should pay attention to getting adequate rest and avoid overexertion.