Patient's question:
Recently, after the child finished feeding, I experienced sharp pain in the right breast and some cracked nipples. I hope the condition improves without affecting the child's ability to nurse.Doctor's answer:
In your case, the pain may be caused by milk stasis. This pain occurs when there is still milk left in your breasts after your child finishes breastfeeding. If this continues for a long time, it may lead to milk stasis, resulting in sharp pain and cracking in the breasts. It is recommended that you first use a breast pump to extract the remaining milk, then apply warm compresses to the breasts. This can help reduce the pain. Also, be mindful of your diet and avoid overly spicy foods.