Under such circumstances, a young mother needs to dissolve the breast as quickly as possible in order to prevent the development of serious complications and fully feed the crumbs. In this article, we will tell you how to do it correctly to cope with the task in the shortest possible time.
How to separate the breast after giving birth?
For the first time, with the need to separate the breast, a young mother may still be in the ward of the maternity hospital. First of all, only a small amount of colostrum is released from the mammary glands of the parturient woman, the fat content of which is insufficient for full-fat feeding of crumbs.
To achieve the selection of the optimal composition of breast milk, it is necessary to apply the baby to the breast at the first request, and when it is full, it is necessary to express both mammary glands until complete devastation. Do it best by traditional manual method, since in the early postpartum period the probability of traumatizing the breast is very high.
First, you need to massage the inner surface of both breasts with warm palms, and then place the large, index and middle fingers of one hand around the areola and very gently press them on it, pointing to the nipple. When the colostrum starts to stand out, you should very slowly move your arm clockwise to empty your chest from all sides.
If a young mother can not figure out how to properly separate her breast with her hands, she can always seek help from a doctor or nurse.
How to dissolve a petrified breast with lactostasis?
In the case of lactostasis, when milk for various reasons stays in the mammary glands, they must be decanted as quickly as possible, since even the slightest delay in such a situation can lead to the development of severe complications.
In such a situation it is better to seek help from a breast pump, which can dissolve the breast very quickly, but you need to know how to use it properly. If you immediately apply this device to the petrified chest, trauma can not be avoided, so it should be done very carefully.
So, first you need to warm up the mammary glands by taking a warm bath or shower. At the same time it is recommended to massage your chest with your hands and a strong stream of water. Next, you should make a cabbage or honey compress, but keep it for no more than a quarter of an hour.
After that, start massaging the chest with your hands, pressing on the areola, until the first drops appear from the nipple.
It should be noted that pumping, even in the case of lactostasis, should not cause severe pain. If you experience severe discomfort, do not try to separate yourself and consult your doctor or breastfeeding specialist as soon as possible.