Reddish swelling in my 1 week child s left brest. Is it normal. Should we take any medicine for that.

Question

New born babies may sometimes have swollen breasts, which will ooze a little milk. It happens because the mother?s hormones are passed to the newborn baby before delivery. It could also be due to mastitis, or an infection of the breast tissue. A pediatrician should exam the baby for infection if symptoms persists. You may connect with me over a call for further detailed consultation. Thanks.

Prakhar Singh · Accepted Answer

New born babies may sometimes have swollen breasts, which will ooze a little milk. It happens because the mother?s hormones are passed to the newborn baby before delivery. It could also be due to mastitis, or an infection of the breast tissue. A pediatrician should exam the baby for infection if symptoms persists. You may connect with me over a call for further detailed consultation. Thanks.

Potnuru Srinivaasa Sudhakar · Answer

A lump can form in a baby?s breast even when he/she is about a week old. This causes concern for the parents. But there is nothing to worry about. The baby, when in the mother?s womb, is exposed to a surge of hormones like estrogens. The baby is also exposed to some hormones while breast feeding. This can cause a lump around or below the nipple after birth, which is not inflamed or painful. If squeezed, small milk may also come out from this lump. But with the decline in the level of hormones, gradually, this lump will flatten out. This may take weeks to months.