Patient's question:
How can you know if the breast milk is completely emptied? The breasts have hard lumps, and I haven't learned much about this condition. I'd like to understand it better.Doctor's answer:
Symptoms of mastitis are primarily due to milk stasis. For mothers with a relatively large milk supply, it may be selectively beneficial to use a breast pump or hand-express some milk before nursing. Once the breasts become slightly softer, the baby can then suckle. If localized swelling still occurs in the breast, it may be necessary to selectively use a breast pump. Mastitis is mainly caused by blocked milk ducts. In addition to selectively emptying the milk ducts, it is also important to effectively prevent blockages. Therefore, before feeding, it is advisable for mothers to first apply a warm towel to the affected area and then perform gentle massage to stimulate the milk-ejection reflex.