Patient's question:
The baby is three days old, and it hasn't breastfed yet. Now, my breasts are a bit painful, and they are full of milk, feeling quite unbearable. I have to use a breast pump to express the milk every time. If I don't, my breasts become painfully engorged. How can I solve this situation?Doctor's answer:
The situation you mentioned is caused by the child not drinking milk, while the breasts secrete milk, leading to milk stasis in the breasts. Using a breast pump to extract the milk can effectively alleviate the symptoms. It is essential to encourage the child to drink milk, which is the most appropriate course of action. At the same time, it is important to maintain nipple cleanliness and hygiene, avoid gentle squeezing or pressing, and consume a light, easily digestible, and nutritionally rich diet. Avoid spicy and other irritating foods to prevent the recurrence of mastitis.