plz help my friend has got this swelling in her breast due to milk accumulation?

Question

my friend was delivered on the 19th of august it was a caeserian delivery after delivery after 2 weeks she started getting swelling in the breast she knew that it was due to milk accumulation even after feeding the child properly so she started removing it by massaging her breast and pumping it out with a breast pump but the milk started getting accumulated and got infected and she had a huge swelling on the left breast which had become hard this swelling started spreading to the right breast also the doctor told her to undergo a surgery which was by gving her 2 incisions on the left breast and 1 incision on the right breast and removing all the infected milk now the left breast which was initially having more problem is getting cured more faster but the right breast is paining her a lot when she gets up from sleep and this is because of the milk accumulation how can she remove this accumulated milk and get cured as soon as possible plz help she is suffering a lot

Answer 1

generally when you get engorged and you're breast feeding normally you dont pump it out, since this only encourages the breast to produce that same amount of milk over and over.

There already is a problem with infection obviously, so she needs to follow up with her doctor.

Answer 2

believe me when i say this. I completely understand what she is going through. The best possible way to get rid of the infection is to constantly nurse the baby. or pump. Nothing will happen to the baby. It won't get sick from the infection. before she nurses, she needs to put a warm compress on the breasts. This gets the milk flowing freely. She needs to have the baby drain her breast completely. If in a couple of hours or so the breast starts to get uncomfortable again and the baby is not ready to feed, she should pump. The idea is to keep the breast drained as much as possible. it will probably be painful to nurse but it really will help.

Answer 3

Mastitis is a breast infection that can leave you feeling as if you've come down with the flu. You may notice areas of redness, hardness, soreness, or heat in your breast, and swelling of the affected milk duct. Common, and more serious, signs of the infection include chills, a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, and fatigue.

If you find yourself with a breast infection, you're not alone: About one in 20 nursing moms get one, and some non-nursing mothers do, too. And although you can get mastitis more than once, it's very unlikely that you'll get it in both breasts at the same time.

What causes it?
The problem is caused by invading germs. Typically, those germs pass from your baby's mouth, nose, and throat into a milk duct through cracks or fissures in the nipples. (Non-nursing moms may get mastitis when their breasts become engorged.) Other contributors include not completely emptying breasts of milk and lowered resistance to illness. Most new mothers are tired, stressed, and probably not eating all that well — factors that can affect nursers and non-nursers alike. First-time moms who haven't mastered a good latch-on technique and are suffering from cracked nipples are more likely to contract mastitis, although experienced nursing mothers aren't immune.

Mastitis can occur at any time while you're breastfeeding, but it's most common between the tenth and 28th days after you have your baby.

How can I treat it?
See your caregiver if your symptoms don't improve within 12 to 24 hours of applying moist heat to your breasts, feeding your baby more frequently, and taking ibuprofen to ease the pain. She'll prescribe antibiotics, bedrest, pain relievers, and hot compresses. When the antibiotics kick in during the next 48 hours, you'll start feeling better.

Another way to ease the pain: Nurse frequently to keep the affected breast empty, which may help clear up the infection faster.



How long will it last?
If the infection is diagnosed early, it's easy and quick to treat, and you won't need to stop nursing from the affected breast. Be sure to take all of the prescribed antibiotics to keep the infection from returning a few days or weeks later. It won't be long before you feel 100 percent better. If your breast remains tender and you still have a fever, call your healthcare provider without delay.

Ignoring mastitis can cause complications. If untreated, it can lead to breast abscesses, which require antibiotics, and surgery (usually performed while the patient is under general anesthesia) to drain the abscess. The best way to avoid mastitis is to get plenty of rest and eat a healthy, balanced diet while you're nursing. The more run down you are, the more susceptible to infection you become.

Should I stop nursing if I have mastitis?
No. In fact, it's important that you continue nursing through an infection. Although nursing may be extremely painful at times, you need to let your baby feed frequently to keep your milk supply flowing and avoid further blockage. Try warm compresses on your breasts for several minutes before each feeding — this should help stimulate your letdown reflex and make nursing more tolerable.

If your baby doesn't empty the inflamed breast during each feeding, finish the job yourself with a breast pump. And if you find that nursing is unbearable, try pumping your breasts and giving the milk to your baby in a bottle. But don't rely on this solely to get you through the infection, as your baby can "pump" your breasts more efficiently than any device.

Will it affect my baby?
Mastitis won't hurt your baby, though it can reduce the milk supply in the affected breast. In fact, the germs that caused the infection probably came from your baby's mouth in the first place, so don't worry about passing the same germs back to him.

Answer 4

I got engorged,milk fever so on,the best for me is stand in a shower as hot as you can handle and the milk will start pouring out,BUT the more output the more you produce,it is only a short term releif,binding your breasts tight helps too,antibiotics are probably needed!

Answer 5

i cant answer how to get rid of it.......however have her put frozen bag of veggies or ice packs wrapped in a wascloth (to avoid freezing her skin in her bra. i had one breast that was extremely painful and red and hot ot the touch.thats what i did.also when she showers have her avoid letting the warm water hit her breasts.i know this feels good for a minute but actually helps stimulate them to produce more milk which can cause more pain .good luck.

Answer 6

You can try warm moist towels laid on the breast. re-heat and apply as needed. This may allow the milk to come down. This is what my wifes mother did for her after our 1st child.

Answer 7

if she had so much milk why not let her husband or her friends suck it out?
seems obvious to me.