Milk knot in breast

2020-05-25 20:17:07
Hi,. I have 9 months baby boy. There is some milk knot in my right breast since yesterday. I think I have not given milk to my baby boy from right breast hence milk knot created there. Please suggest what to do. Thanks
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Answered2020-05-26 05:01:39

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Answered2020-05-25 20:29:33

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Milk knot = Initial stage of breast engorgement. Solution: 1. Feed baby from both the breasts 2. Express excess milk after each feed with Manual expression  or Breast pump 3. Cold compression over affected breast every 4 hourly Complications: if u do not Express extra milk then, Pain, redness, Fever and ultimately breast abscesses will form. Which is very painful condition and may require surgical intervention. Pls express extra milk and do cold compression.

Answered2020-05-26 02:04:55

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Feed the baby more often from that side Use warm water baths on the breast
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If fever contact again
Health Tips
Drink plenty of water and fruits juice

Answered2020-05-26 01:41:04

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Hello there , Feed your baby from both breasts alternately. Avoid breast engorging. You can empty breast manually or with breast pump if you feel excessive milk is collected. If milk knots are persistent / if you feel fever or local redness/ pain , contact doctor immediately for further management.

Answered2020-05-25 20:42:09

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