II. Indications
- Discontinuation of Breast Feeding
III. Course
- Engorgement resolves within 1 week
- May result in low grade fever
IV. Management: General Methods
- Symptomatic Engorgement Relief
- Ice packs held to Breast
- Frozen Cabbage Leaves inside bra
- Tight bra (no longer recommended)
V. Precautions
- Avoid Medications (e.g. Bromocriptine) for suppression
- Risk of Hypotension
- Risk of Cerebrovascular Accident