My wife just had a baby and has engorged breasts with hard lumps, how can this be resolved?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Maltose and estrogen. However, these are all supplementary. When you start weaning, the milk will still increase regardless, and it will be very painful. At this point, you must make sure to express the milk. Don't listen to old wives' tales that say letting it hurt will make it go back on its own, because doing so can easily lead to inflammation. Use a breast pump to express the milk, but no matter how much you pump, it won't be as effective as a child feeding. Over time, the milk supply will gradually decrease. With the help of medication, it usually takes about one to two weeks to wean.