Engorgement and edema in breast tissue can lead to breastfeeding challenges which may contribute to early weaning. This first part of this presentation looks at a pilot research study which explores the relationship between intravenous (IV) fluids given to mothers during the peripartum period and postpartum breast or nipple swelling in the first ten days postpartum. Women who received IV fluids during labour had higher levels of edema postpartum and rated their breasts as firmer as and more tender than women who did not receive IV fluids. The second half of the presentation will look at differentiating between engorgement and edema, and ways to treat both of these conditions.
Learning Objectives:
Objective 1: Understand the difference between postpartum breast engorgement and breast edema Objective 2: Understand the impact of postpartum breast swelling on breastfeeding Objective 3: Understand the role intravenous fluids play in postpartum breast edema Objective 4:Know what treatments work best for treating postpartum breast edema
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