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Breast Engorgement Definition
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  • Breast Engorgement
  • Engorged Breast
  • Milk Retention
A woman with postpartum breast engorgement has a swollen breast, caused by the buildup of breast milk during breast-feeding.

The swelling may be caused by the over-production of milk, or caused by a decrease in the amount of milk consumed by the infant during breast-feeding.
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Last Updated: Jul 28, 2008
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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