A 29-year-old woman, 2 days postpartum, contacts the GP surgery. She reports her breasts are engorged, painful, and hard. She wishes to continue breas...

Question

A 29-year-old woman, 2 days postpartum, contacts the GP surgery. She reports her breasts are engorged, painful, and hard. She wishes to continue breastfeeding. Which is the single most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Feed the baby frequently, express small amounts for comfort, and apply warm compresses before feeds

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Apply cold compresses and reduce the frequency of breastfeeding

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Prescribe cabergoline to suppress lactation temporarily

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Prescribe a course of antibiotics

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Advise bottle-feeding until the engorgement resolves

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Breast Engorgement

A 29-year-old woman, 2 days postpartum, contacts the GP surgery. She reports her breasts are engorged, painful, and hard. She wishes to continue breastfeeding. Which is the single most appropriate advice?