breast engorgement definition, cause s&s mgt

breast engorgement

1. It is defined as the painful overfilling of the breast with milk DEFINITION

2. Exaggerated normal venous & lymphatic engorgement of the breast.(which prevents the escape of milk from the lacteal system) Sudden stopage of breast feeding During first few days after birth causes

3. ONSET Usually manifested after the milk secretion starts(3 rd or 4 th day of postpartum).

4. Pain Feeling of tenseness and heaviness Generalised malaise Transient raise of temperature Painful breast feeding SIGNS &SYMPTOMS

5. Avoid prelacteal feeds Initiate the breast feed early and unrestrictedly Exclusive breast feed on demand Feeding in correct position Prevention

6. Support the breast with breast binders Manual expression of any remaining after each feed Baby should be put to the breast regularly at frequent intervals Use of breast pump Medical management Analgesics Acetaminophen Antibiotics Treatment

7. Breast abscess

8. It is defined as the painful collection of pus that form in the breast due to bacterial infection Causes Mastitis Bacterias ( staphylococcus & streptococcus) Definition

9. Brawny oedema of the overlying skin Marked tenderness with fluctuation Swinging temperature Discharge from the breast Clinical features