Hot or cold compresses for breastfeeding

Hot and cold compresses can be done after rising breast milk. Although hot and cold compresses have different effects, they are both helpful in relieving rising breast milk, and it is recommended that patients should be guided by their physicians. Warm towel compresses are good for expanding the milk ducts when the milk rises, so that the breasts can relax and the milk can be discharged more easily. Remember that the temperature of the towel should not be too high and the time should not be too long when applying hot compresses, otherwise it will aggravate the swelling of the breasts and even produce low temperature burns. After breastfeeding or between feedings, you can choose to use a towel wrapped in ice to apply a cold compress for a while, which can relieve swelling and reduce pain. Especially the breast has appeared red, swollen, hot, skin temperature increases, this time the need for cold compresses, so that the operation can reduce the local temperature, reduce edema, local swelling and pain. Rising breasts patients, to timely medical treatment, listen to professional doctor’s advice to take targeted treatment measures.