Patient's question:
I am very scared when this happens. I often experience lower abdominal pain and don't know how to solve it, so I came here to consult. Can I still breastfeed if blood comes out while breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
Considering you are currently breastfeeding and have breast lumps that are also discharging milk, it may be due to mastitis. After feeding the baby, it is necessary to express the remaining milk to empty the breasts. You can also use a breast pump, massage the breasts more frequently, and use a warm towel for hot compresses. During the process, pay special attention to hygiene to avoid infection. Given the possibility of milk stasis or mastitis, it is recommended that you use a breast pump to express the milk and take some safe anti-inflammatory medications such as Amoxicillin or Cefixime. Additionally, you can increase local hot compresses for regulation.