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Breast abscess surgery during breastfeed
I underwent a breast abscess surgical incision and drainage 4 days back. Wound is left open. Milk leaks through this but reducing. Since the incision is in aerolar region, i can't pump , direct feed or hand express either. As of now breast doesn't feel heavy, but if this continues will i have engorgement again? Also how long will it require for the wound to heal so as to start direct feed?
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Please continue your follow up with the surgeons concerned. It will take time for healing. If it has been adequately drained then engorgement should not happen. If u feel breast is engorged try hot fomentation and expressing the milk. After 8-10 days only u will be able to feed again mostly
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