What to do if your eight-month-old baby has a lump in the breast

Some mothers found a small lump the size of a soybean on the right breast of their almost eight-month-old baby girl when they were bathing her. They were very worried about this and always wondered if the baby had developed prematurely. Some mothers found that their 8-month-old boys' breasts were a little swollen, and there was a lump when they touched it. The reason why the two babies above have breast lumps may be caused by maternal hormones.

If the baby has lumps in the breast, it may be caused by hormones brought from the mother. Generally, the lumps will slowly subside as the mother's hormones gradually decrease. Do not squeeze it to avoid infection and inflammation. It is recommended to ensure that your baby has a balanced diet and eat more fresh vegetable soups and fruit juices.

2. Tips for new mothers: Don’t let your newborn get hurt

1. Vernix caseosa

At birth, the skin of a full-term baby is covered with a layer of white sebum. This vernix caseosa has the function of protecting the skin. It will gradually fall off and disappear naturally after birth. It does not need to be cleaned intentionally, and it should not be scraped off with hard objects to avoid damaging the skin.

2. Sebaceous gland hyperplasia

Under the influence of maternal sex hormones, hyperplastic sebaceous glands can be seen on the forehead, nose, upper lip, cheeks, etc. of the newborn, which gradually shrink and disappear within a few weeks after birth. Do not squeeze it, otherwise it will easily cause infection.

It is a small white cyst on the skin surface, 1-2 mm in diameter, containing multiple layers of keratinized material. It is more common on the face and can occur in people of all ages, but is more common in newborns. Most of them can disappear on their own and do not require treatment. If the swelling persists in older children, the doctor can puncture it and discharge the contents.

4. Horse teeth or plate teeth

The nature is similar to miliaria, but it is located on the gums or the center of the upper palate. Most of them can fall off on their own and do not require special treatment. There is a folk custom of "picking horse teeth", which can easily lead to infection. We should despise this bad habit.

5. Mongolian Spot

Newborn babies have some blue spots on their trunk, buttocks and limbs, which are more common in Asians. They are caused by the deposition of special pigment cells. Most of them will gradually fade away within one year old. In foreign countries, bruises are sometimes mistaken for those caused by domestic violence.

Newborns have a lot of hair all over their bodies when they are born, which is more obvious on the back. This is called vellus hair and will fall off naturally over time. In some places, it is a custom to shave off the vellus hair, which is called "pig hair style". It can also easily damage the child's skin follicles, leading to infection and even the risk of sepsis.

7. Praying Mantis Mouth

Newborns have raised fat pads on both sides of their cheeks, which are conducive to sucking milk. They should not be punctured to avoid infection.

8. Breast enlargement

Due to the influence of maternal hormones, it is normal for some newborns to have enlarged breasts or even secrete a small amount of milk. Squeezing the breasts may cause infection or even bacteremia.

9. Vaginal bleeding

Also due to the influence of maternal hormones, the child's estrogen level drops rapidly after birth, and the uterine mucosa loses the effect of estrogen, resulting in shedding and bleeding, which is also called "false menstruation."