Breast vasospasm: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatments
Introduction
Breast vasospasm is something new mothers may experience.
If you've heard about it and are pregnant and want to better understand what to expect on your breastfeeding journey, this article is for you.
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What is breast vasospasm?
A problem that is not always easy for professionals who deal with breastfeeding to diagnose, breast vasospasm consists of a compression of the superficial blood vessels that supply the nipple.
When this occurs, both the blood flow to the area and the milk flow are reduced.
Vasospasm in breastfeeding: how to recognize it?
The main symptom of breast vasospasm is intense localized pain affecting the nipples.
The sensation can be described as a burning sensation.
When the physiological blood flow to the nipple resumes, you may experience a sensation similar to that felt when a limb “falls asleep”.
Regarding vasospasm pain in the breast , we remember that it occurs when the puppy detaches - it is worsened by the change in temperature - and that it can be accompanied by a change in color of the nipple.
The latter appears to be a color similar to white.
When blood circulation returns to normal, you may notice a further change in color, with the nipple turning red and purple.