Experts explain how a woman’s body and mind react to the pain of pregnancy. Presenter Sabrina Sato moved her followers by sharing on social media that, even after suffering a miscarriage, she continues to produce milk. The experience, more common than one might imagine, brought to light a very sensitive topic […]
Experts explain how a woman’s body and mind react to the pain of pregnancy
Presenter Sabrina Sato moved her followers by sharing on social media that, even after suffering a miscarriage, she continues to produce milk. The experience, more common than one might imagine, has brought to light a delicate and often little discussed topic: how the female body reacts to gestational mourning.
Dr. Eliza Carvalho, an international breastfeeding consultant and maternal-child speech therapist, explains that milk production after the loss of a baby is a natural physiological response of the body. “During pregnancy, the woman’s body prepares to breastfeed. The increase in hormones, such as prolactin, stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk. Even after an abortion, especially in advanced pregnancies, this process can continue. Because the body it has not yet received sufficient signals to stop production,” explains the specialist.
How to deal with milk production after a miscarriage?
Dr. Eliza says that, in addition to the physical impact, this condition can also intensify a woman’s emotional suffering. “Seeing milk being produced, for example, often becomes a painful cause of mourning. Therefore, in this delicate moment, emotional support and professional support are essential to help deal with the situation in a healthier and less traumatic way”, he underlines.
Regarding milk management, the specialist recommends:
- Cold compresses: “Applying cold compresses to the breasts helps relieve discomfort and reduce milk production.”
- Avoid stimulation: “Avoiding manipulation of the breast or the use of breast pumps is important for the body to understand that it does not need to continue producing milk.”
- Use of medications when necessary: ”In extreme cases, your doctor may prescribe medications to inhibit milk production, but this should be done with caution.”
Source: Terra
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