Question
My baby is two days away from being four months old. For the past two days, he hasn’t been eating much milk. Although he ate very little the day before, his urine output was normal. Today, he hardly drinks any milk but drinks a lot of water, but doesn’t urinate much.
Answer
Hello, after each feeding, you should use a breast pump to empty the breasts to prevent milk stasis. You can use a warm towel to apply heat to the chest and massage in a circular motion to help disperse lumps. However, your condition may already indicate mastitis, and it is recommended to see a doctor as soon as possible for a check-up and to take medication under the doctor’s guidance. It is currently suggested to temporarily stop breastfeeding to protect the baby’s health.