Several little hard VERY painful lumps. My mom said to continue pumping and massage and to use warm compresses. Not working and hurts really bad. Any advice? Should I stop expressing milk? Is this milk safe for my baby?
2006-10-27 16:34:20 · 12 answers · asked by momofthreemiracles 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
he will not latch on and my opinion is if i have to express- it's still healthier than formula.
2006-10-27 16:42:59 · update #1
first of all congratulation and happy to know taht u want to brest feed your child.Excellent choice do not let your self down keep trying and your child will surely latch. An easy solution i would suggest is take a hot shower and during having the shower rub and press your breast hard with both your hand fists.It will hurt a bit but gradually with hot water the milk will come out and the lumps will break. you might feel tired pressing your breast with your hands so i suggest you could sit on a stool or a chair in the shower.Once you coome out of shower try to feed your baby. He'll latch on. Be confident from inside this really helps you to produce milk and even you little baby will get this signals . Beleve me or not little babies are very attached and attracted to love .
once you express a little milk and your breast feel abit soft breaking the lumps the milk will never harm your baby. it again depends on babies... generally what has been seen is if you feed the milk that hasen't been expressed for a while skipping the feeding routine time it might make the baby spit sometimes.Keep trying my friend you'll love yourself when your baby starts latching and drinking milk from special mommy. god bless you.
2006-10-27 17:08:13 · answer #1 · answered by kirtik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The milk is fine. You may have clogged ducts though. They are very painful and if your baby is not nursing from the breast you need to keep pumping so that you do not develop mastitis. If your baby is actually nursing, take a break from the pump, gently massage and apply warm compresses between feedings. Your mom is right!
From Kellymom.com:
PLUGGED DUCT A plugged (or blocked) duct is an area of the breast where milk flow is obstructed. The nipple pore may be blocked (see Milk Blister), or the obstruction may be further back in the ductal system. A plugged duct usually comes on gradually and affects only one breast.
Local symptoms - Mom will usually notice a hard lump or wedge-shaped area of engorgement in the vicinity of the plug that may feel tender, hot, swollen or look reddened. Occasionally mom will only notice localized tenderness or pain, without an obvious lump or area of engorgement. The location of the plug may shift.
A plugged duct will typically feel more painful before a feeding and less tender afterward, and the plugged area will usually feel less lumpy or smaller after nursing. Nursing on the affected side may be painful, particularly at letdown.
Systemic symptoms - There are usually no systemic symptoms for a plugged duct, but a low fever (less than 101.3°F / 38.5°C) may be present.
2006-10-27 16:40:13 · answer #2 · answered by Terrible Threes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very important to keep pumping right now. Your mom's advice is right but you should also go see a doc and get some antibiotics. You have plugged milk ducts and it is VERY painful but not as bad as mastitis (infection), but you may have that already. I had the same problem with my first who was tube fed and I had to pump exclusively with him. Do everything your mom said every time you pump even when this clears up, and it will. Do it before you start and when you think you are empty do it again and then try for a little more milk. When you massage sit forward so your boobs drop down and do counter clockwise then clockwise circles all over. You may also want to consult a lactation consultant. Good luck to you and all my best.
2006-10-27 16:44:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
OUCH! I remember those days - but don't quit pumping - you are doing the best thing for your baby. Someone above posted the link to the Kelly's mom and I think that was the best answer really - I did the warm compresses and massage and it seemed to help a bit. Make sure you bring this up to your doctor.
Good luck and I hope those lumps go away - I know they can be pains in the, well, breasts.
2006-10-27 19:03:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good job exclusively pumping, mama! What an accomplishment!
You probably have plugged ducts and you need to pump more often in order to work the milk through. Try pumping a little more often to get the milk flowing.
You can also call an IBCLC lactation consultant or La Leche League leader for additional advice. Good luck, and keep it up! You're giving your baby the best start (and yes the milk is safe).
2006-10-27 17:07:43 · answer #5 · answered by I ♥ EC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you ONLY expressing? The problem is you are not draining properly. You need to let your baby nurse if possible. In different positions with his/her chin facing the lump. Warm compresses and massage is good advice and advil for the pain. (It's safe) If you can't let baby nurse, then your pump is not doing a good enough job. Try another type of pump (you may need to rent or buy a really good one) Good luck and your milk is safe!!
2006-10-27 16:40:21 · answer #6 · answered by gerb30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try gently rubbing your breast towards the nipple. I have had clogged milk ducts and you need to massage the area to break up the clog. You may have thickened milk come out; that's okay, that's just the clog. A warm pack on the spot or a warm shower will also help. Pumping may help alleviate the pain, but I had better results with the massaging.
2016-03-28 09:46:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Flanges are too small for your breasts, what type of breast pump are you using? I have brand new Ameda Purely yours, if that happens to be the type that you are using, let me know I'll send them too you.
I went to the lacation consultants at the hospital that I delivered at and they fit and provided me with the proper size, If they dont have the type of pump that you are using they can fit you and you can order online. The milk is still safe for your baby but just painful for you. Make sure you wash your breasts before you pump. I dont see any reason that you cant still pump but I would definately get larger flanges. Good luck I pumped for 6 months
2006-10-27 16:41:26 · answer #8 · answered by lizstonerock@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are plugged milk ducts, have your baby nurse as often as possible. The milk is fine. Your needing to keep baby on a nurse on demand routine and keep up with your fluids. Avoid caffene and sodas. Baby is not finishing each breast and milk is building up.
2006-10-27 16:46:38 · answer #9 · answered by ava_weis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like plugged ducts. I pumped all the time for my youngest and had them often.
Make sure when you pump that the horns are on straight and no part of your nipple is touching the horn. (Easier said than done!) You can get different sized horns for your pump if need be.
2006-10-27 16:55:59 · answer #10 · answered by CCTCC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋