Patient's question:
A friend is experiencing rapid milk engorgement during breastfeeding. She's basically getting engorged every hour, which keeps her awake at night. It's been just two weeks since she gave birth, and she's wondering what could be causing this and how to handle it properly.Doctor's answer:
Breast engorgement should vary from person to person. As the baby grows and consumes more milk, the engorgement will gradually subside. Don't be too anxious and maintain a relaxed mood. If the baby doesn't finish drinking all the milk, use a breast pump to extract the milk promptly to keep the breasts empty, which is beneficial for normal milk production. When the breasts are frequently full, milk secretion will gradually decrease. You can reduce milk production by drinking less broth and eating fewer greasy foods.