Unpleasant symptoms
The work of the mammary glands in the female body2 hormones support - prolactin and oxytocin. The more often a child is applied to the breast, the more intensively the hormonal system works. And vice versa - as the child gets older, the baby moves to solid food. Lactation processes gradually subside.
Milk burnout - what is it?Photo: Getty Naturally reduced hormone production does not cause pain. The woman simply does not feel the same fullness of the breast. But if feeding is stopped abruptly, a sharp failure occurs. There are unpleasant sensations, including:
- heat and heaviness in the chest;
- increased body temperature;
- nipple engorgement;
- pain, pressure in mammary glands.
To avoid these symptoms, lactation muststop gradually. The number of feedings every day is reduced by 1. The woman should drink less fluid, practice pumping and cool compresses on the nipple area.
Burnout during illness
The hormonal background of the body changes duringailments. Especially poorly nursing women suffer infectious diseases with fever. At this time, unpleasant symptoms can occur - pain, heaviness, discomfort. To keep the milk in the breast, you should:
- feed the baby as often as possible;
- decant if the baby is on the lure;
- drink hot tea with milk and walnuts, blackberry or currant compotes;
- eat chicken soup with onions and carrots.
These tips are also suitable for women whoexperiencing stress. There is a misconception that a disease or stressful situation can stop lactation. The work of hormones does not stop instantly. It is necessary to stimulate the work of the mammary glands by the correct schedule of feeding the child. Pay special attention to your drinking regime. You need to drink at least 10 glasses of liquid a day - water, juice, milk, weak tea. Termination of lactation is a natural process. It will be absolutely painless if wean the child gradually and lead a calm, measured lifestyle. Read further:
