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Milk knot in breast
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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Dr. Sonal Katarmal
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Pune
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.
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
Feed the baby more often from that side
Use warm water baths on the breast
Next Steps
If fever contact again
Health Tips
Drink plenty of water and fruits juice
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Dr. Yesha Chokshi
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Surat
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.
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