Natural Remedies To Cure Breast Engorgement

Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 12:47

Post pregnancy, many women experience breast engorgement in which the milk production is very high or is over-abundant. Engorged breasts generally occurs in the first few days after the delivery and is a temporary condition which reduces after the body adjusts with the milk supply and baby's needs. It is recommended to consult a doctor if the woman is facing engorged breast problems.

Symptoms of breast engorgement are:

tender or swollen breasts which are painful
hard or flat areola and nipples
tender or swollen lymph nodes in the armpits
fever
shiny skin, pain, hard to touch and lumpy breasts are also symptoms of breast engorgement.

Lets check out the natural remedies to cure breast engorgement:

1. Using cold cabbage leaves in the bra is one of the home natural remedies to cure breast engorgement. Wash the cabbage leaves and cut the nipple holes to allow free passage of air around the nipples.

2. To cure tender breasts, breastfeed frequently like after every 2 hours. You will feel better after the breasts become light.

3. One of the home natural remedies to cure breast engorgement is to massage the tender breasts to soften them up.

4. Cure tender breasts by nursing efficiently. Latch with proper techniques.

5. Apply a warm and wet washcloth around the breasts 15-20 minutes before breastfeeding to help easy flow of milk.

6. Wear lose fitting and comfortable bras. Avoid compressing the breasts while going to sleep or wearing tight fitting dresses.

7. Another natural remedies to cure breast engorgement is by changing breastfeeding positions of the baby to empty both the sides are emptied.

8. To cure excess milk production, manually press the breasts if the baby is full ans store it for later use. Avoid storing the breast milk for more than 2 hours.

Milk supply can be controlled but it is good to take advice of the doctor.