The stagnation of milk

The stagnation of milk. It arises as a result of increased production or impeded outflow of milk from the mammary glands. Usually it develops 3-4 days after birth. Breasts are tense, superficial veins dilated, dairy segments are sealed. The temperature is normal or low-grade. Child not breastfeeding. The stagnation of milk predispose to mastitis.

Treatment. Proper feeding equipment, hot compress (alcohol, with Vishnevsky ointment) on the breasts, fluid intake restrictions, laxatives, go hand hardware racking; to increase milk outflow / m administered 1 ml oxytocin.