Breast engorgement is a disorder that can occur during breastfeeding, it is a pathological increase in the mammary gland, usually the problem is temporary and easily treatable.

What is breast engorgement?

During the period of breastfeeding it may happen that the quantity of milk is higher than that consumed by the baby, and the breast is not emptied correctly, this condition is called Breast engorgement, accumulating milk causes a painful and hard feeling to the touch.

How to treat breast engorgement?

The best solution for breast engorgement is a hungry baby, you need to empty your breasts in order to maintain the correct flow of milk, now we will see some excellent tips to prevent breast engorgement:

To prevent breast engorgement, it is recommended to breastfeed your newborn at least 8 times in 24 hours

To prevent breast engorgement it is recommended to breastfeed the baby in different positions, and make sure it is well attached to the breast, to facilitate attachment you can make the nipples softer by expressing a little milk before breastfeeding using the breast pump.

To prevent breast engorgement, it is recommended not to skip breastfeeds or suddenly stop breastfeeding.

What discomfort does breast engorgement cause?

breast engorgement causes discomfort such as throbbing and swelling in one or both breasts, up to extending to the armpit, breast engorgement also causes hot or lumpy breasts, also you may notice that the nipples become hard and flat and this in addition to be painful it also causes difficulties in breastfeeding. Breast engorgement can even cause the body temperature to rise.