Challenges in Breastfeeding – Breast Engorgement

This usually happens to me on the 3rd day of breastfeeding. This time around I was full of fear when my breast started to engorge on the 3rd day. It was so huge and tight. I think they went from size 34 to 38! And baby is not sucking as much as he should; well, he is only 3 days old, how much can he drinks right?

Why was I fearful? I was so worried that history repeats. 3 years ago, due to breast engorgement, I got Mastitis (Breast Infection) and mine was the worst case because the clog milk in my breast was infected and became abscess. I had to undergo a minor surgery and went through 1 month of “hell”. It was excruciating pain having to go through the dressing almost every day to clean the abscess where the nurse dig and clean your open wound.

So this time around, I prayed hard, I pressed hard and I cleaned my nipples often as not to allow any bacteria enters through it. I even got hubby to help me to express my milk (I do not have a breast pump) because he has strong and bigger hands. I wonder why this time around he does not want to suck the milk out! :lol:

Oh ya, if you experienced breast engorgement, another way to get the milk out is to use a cloth, dip it in hot water and wrap around your breast. It will cause your milk to flow out. I have forgotten about this when it happened to me that day!

If your engorged breast turns red, quickly go to the clinic ok! If you are fast to seek help and take the antibiotic, you don’t have to suffer like me. :D


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