Breast Engorgement

💡 Engorgement occurs when the breasts become overly full, leading to swelling and discomfort, especially in the early postpartum days

🔎 Symptoms:

  • Swollen, warm, and painful breasts.
  • Difficulty expressing milk due to excessive fullness.
  • The baby may struggle to latch because of breast firmness.

📌 How to Relieve Breast Engorgement?
Gently massage your breasts before and during feeding to help milk flow.
Breastfeed frequently to prevent milk buildup.
Apply warm compresses before feeding to encourage milk letdown.
Use cold compresses after feeding to reduce pain and swelling.
✅ If severe, consider expressing milk manually or with a pump for relief.