Patient's question:
On the third day after a C-section, I started lactating, but my breasts became very engorged with gas bumps under the armpits. I didn't let the baby suckle in time, which later led to persistent low-grade fever. First, I received two injections, then after five days, I had another two injections, followed by two more days of high fever. After that, I received a ten-day intravenous infusion of ceftriaxone, and my milk supply became very low. I then massaged for seven days, but just as my milk started to increase, I had another high fever and received another ten-day intravenous infusion of azithromycin and Qingkailing. Later, I had acupuncture and took traditional Chinese medicine, but my milk supply is still not sufficient. Now, I have very little milk. What could have caused this, and can I still produce milk? Is there any method that can help? I started lactating on the third day after a C-section but later gradually lost my milk supply. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, this is because the milk has returned. It may take some time to return to normal. It is recommended to focus on milk production, drink more soup, and also let the baby suck more. Sucking even without milk is also beneficial. We should actively implement checks and treatment to help you, and patients who face cesarean section impacts should not avoid medical visits. If the cesarean section condition does not improve with treatment, it is necessary to promptly switch to an alternative treatment plan.