Breast Engorgent OR Breast Fullness

Breast Fullness

The fullness of the breast is the slow accumulation of blood and breast milk in a few days after birth. It is a sign that your milk is coming does not stop breastfeeding.

Breast swelling due to congestion of blood vessels in the chest. Breasts are swollen, hard and painful. Nipples can not protrude Give your baby latch properly, and nursing is difficult.

Down reflex is a normal part of the breast. Glands, milk ducts and let the milk. Pain, stress and anxiety can interfere with the reflection. Consequently, the milk builds. Treatment includes:

Learning to relax and get comfortable

Reducing distractions during nursing, performing a gentle massage, and warmth of the breast

Nursing is often (8 or more times within 24 hours) and at least 15 minutes for each meal may also help prevent swelling.

Other ways to relieve breast engorgement:

Feed more frequently or express milk by hand or pump. Electric breast pumps work best.

Alternating between taking hot showers and using cold compresses to relieve discomfort.