Patient's question:
A friend is experiencing rapid milk engorgement during breastfeeding, with milk coming in basically every hour, making it hard for her to sleep. She just gave birth about half a month ago and is unsure what factors are at play and how to handle it properly.Doctor's answer:
Women who are breastfeeding experience a rapid increase in milk production, which is normal. If the swelling is severe, you can use a breast pump to extract some milk or express some milk to prevent clogged milk ducts. Pay attention to eating more fruits and vegetables, and moderately increase your intake of meat. Breastfeed on a regular schedule. Milk swelling not only brings physical and mental pain to mothers but also affects the baby's normal breastfeeding. Even if the mother endures the pain and breastfeeds, the baby may have difficulty latching onto the mother's nipple, making it impossible to breastfeed.