Patient's question:
My baby is already one year old, so I plan to wean him in the coming days. I've started taking weaning medication recently. What should women eat during weaning to avoid engorged breasts?Doctor's answer:
Eat lightly in terms of diet, and it will be fine in a week. Breast milk won't disappear so quickly or easily. Engorgement usually needs to be managed gradually. Taking weaning medication won't make it stop immediately. Pay attention to whether any limited hard lumps or fever appear during this period, as engorgement can easily lead to acute mastitis. Don't keep pumping continuously, as this will stimulate further secretion. Gentle massage is usually sufficient, and no medication is necessary. You can take roasted barley malt to help with weaning, which can gradually reduce milk production. Traditional Chinese medicine pharmacies usually have this available.