Breast engorgement is the swelling and pressure created when breast tissue overfills with milk, blood and other fluids. This usually occurs when a mother makes more milk than her baby uses. Your breasts may become firm and swollen, which can make it hard for your baby to breastfeed.
Breast sore to the touch
Both breasts
common
Breasts feel heavy
common
Breast swelling
In both breasts
or Hard breast
common
Feeling of heat in the breast
Both breasts
common
Breast pain
In both breasts
common
Unsuccessful breastfeeding
In the first 6 weeks after giving birth, Sudden stop after a period of successful breastfeeding
common
Skin rash and redness
In both breasts
If you have Breast Engorgement, then a visit to a general practitioner is recommended.
Contact a
General practitioner