To relieve breast engorgement, you can use several strategies to ease discomfort and ensure proper milk flow:
➜ Nurse your baby frequently to help relieve engorgement and maintain milk supply, and use a breast pump if necessary to express excess milk.
➜ Apply warm compresses or take a warm shower before feeding or pumping to loosen clogged milk, and use cold packs or chilled cabbage leaves afterward to reduce swelling.
➜ Gently massage your breasts while nursing or pumping to alleviate discomfort and promote milk drainage.
➜ Wear a well-fitting, supportive bra to manage discomfort.