- breastfeed on demand on a regular basis;
- massage the breasts gently this is important to fluidify
the viscous milk and to stimulate the let-down reflex;
- use systemic analgesics/anti-inflammatory drugs. Ibu-
profen is regarded as most efficient, and it also helps to
reduce inflammation and edema. Paracetamol can be
used as an alternative; 4
- wear a well-fitting, supportive bra with large flaps for
pain relief and in order to keep the ducts in an anatomical
position;
- apply warm compresses to help the ejection of the milk;
- apply cold compresses after or between breastfeeding to
reduce edema, vascularization and pain.
If the baby is not sucking, the milk must be manually
expressed or pumped. The emptying of the breast is
essential for maternal relief, to reduce mechanical pressure
on the alveoli, remove the hindrance to the drainage of