Hello,

I have a client that is coping with intense vasospasm pain. We are working
through that with various care options however I have a question. This
mother has bilateral flushing of the breasts which I find quite unique.
Whether the baby is nursing or not nursing, both breasts have an all-over
flushed (pink/red) look to them. There are no sign of mastitis, engorgement,
yeast, infection, no bumps/lumps or signs of pitting, edema, etc, etc. Her
nipples blanch intensely post feed but the overall breast color does not
change. The mother experiences intense pain with the vasospasm but the
flushed color of the breasts that remains constant is what perplexes me.
The mother says the color has been that way her whole time nursing (now 14
wks PP). I am trying to figure out why she's be getting increased
circulation to the breasts (that never changes so I don't think it is an
oxytocin surge, etc) but not the nipples. She has a Hx of cold finger/toes
and a classic presentation of vasospasm. Baby had a tongue tie treated a few
months back and we are working through that. So overall our care plan is
working I am just stumped by the bilateral flushed look to the breasts and
want to make sure I am not missing something. I like to connect all the
dots! Any ideas are welcome.

 

Melissa Cole, IBCLC, RLC

www.lunalactation.com

 

 


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