Emptying the breasts of milk is mainly combined with the mother’s self-perception, and can also be observed by slightly squeezing the breasts or suctioning the breasts through a breast pump to see if there is any milk overflow.
1. After milk emptying, the size of the breasts will be slightly reduced and the mother may feel a slight emptiness in the breasts. If there is milk retention in the breasts that is not emptied, this may lead to distention of the breasts, which may result in swelling and pain in the breasts.
2. If the breasts are empty and the mother squeezes the breasts slightly, there is usually no milk overflow, or if the breast pump is used to draw in negative pressure, there is usually no milk overflow. On the other hand, if the mother has a large amount of milk trapped in the breasts, there may be milk spillage if she squeezes the breasts or is suctioned with a breast pump.
In addition, if you are in doubt about whether or not you are emptying your breasts, consider seeking medical attention to analyze and confirm the situation through a breast ultrasound or other test.