Can I use a breast pump during confinement?

Many mothers have a lot of milk. If the baby cannot finish it, the milk may accidentally accumulate. Milk accumulation is very painful. The milk must be sucked out in time, otherwise it may cause inflammation over time. When sucking milk, do not choose a low-quality breast pump as it will hurt the nipple. Also, be patient when using a breast pump and do not suck too hard.

What should you pay attention to when using a breast pump

1. A breast pump can not only help mothers who have already started breastfeeding to empty their breasts, but also help mothers who have not yet started breastfeeding to start breastfeeding smoothly. However, when using a breast pump to produce milk, since the mammary ducts have not yet been opened, mothers need to be patient and pump frequently to slowly open the mammary ducts.

2. Before each milk expression, every part of the breast pump except the handle should be disassembled and boiled for sterilization. Use a large pot with plenty of water, making sure it is enough to immerse all the parts of the breast pump. The sterilization time should be about 2-3 minutes. At the same time, you should use a fumigated towel to warm the breasts and massage the areola to stimulate the areola so that the mammary glands can fully expand.

3. When expressing milk, the breast pump should be placed in the correct position for more comfort. When pumping milk, mothers should adjust the suction force and remember to focus on their own comfort.

In fact, everyone's breast health is different, so when expressing milk, you can choose a regular breast pump product, which generally will not cause damage to the breasts. However, it is not ruled out that some people choose inferior products, which may damage the nipples and hinder the baby's nutrient absorption. Therefore, there are many things to pay attention to when choosing a breast pump.