"Breast drainage" refers to the process of removing fluid or pus from the breast, usually due to an infection or a blocked milk duct.
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We encourage mothers to use the general principles at home, alternating hand expression and gentle breast massage to help decrease swelling and
improve breast drainage.
We suggest maximizing production by having mothers use a fully automatic electric piston pump for 5 - 10 minutes with a double collection kit to ensure
complete breast drainage after each feeding.
I've seen experienced moms do this, and with no seeming worry that their supply is inadequate, just to give the baby a good feed and a
good breast drainage I presume.
It may be caused by skipped feedings or uneven
breast drainage due to shallow latch, poor positioning, or tight clothing.
Holding the breast shield gently against the breast: this will prevent the milk ducts from becoming blocked and support adequate breast drainage
At the first sign of mastitis, it is important to relieve any engorgement with frequent feeds / expressing with massage and breast compression for
thorough breast drainage.