Blood-stained maternal milk: prevalence, characteristics and counselling

A Case Report on Blood in Breastmilk: Safety Issues and Islamic Ruling

“…It is estimated that the prevalence of blood-stained milk is 0.1%. 1 There are many cited causes that are associated with blood-stained breastmilk. The common ones in the literature are trauma, nipple crack, mastitis, abscess, benign papilloma and even breast cancer.…”

“…It is a self -limited benign condition where hypervascularization of the alveoli of the breast gets easily traumatized during late pregnancy or in the early days of lactation. 1,8,9 It is a painless condition that is often resolved between 3 to 5 days without any treatment. 8 However, in some reported cases it can persist up to 8 weeks postpartum with complete resolution.…”

“…al shows that this condition occurs more commonly in primigravida mothers and mainly happens in bilateral breast. 1 Investigation and treatment are not needed for this condition.…”

Blood-Stained Colostrum and Human Milk during Pregnancy and Early Lactation

“…Prevalence rate is estimated at 0.1%. 6 Usually noticed in the late second or third trimester of gestation, blood-stained colostrum tends to coincide with maximum breast enlargement, due to both distention of acini by colostrum and an increase in stromal vascularity. 7 The delicate capillary network existing in the stroma can be easily damaged during the process of glandular proliferation and ductal branching, with the subsequent blood-tinged colostrum.…”

Bloody Nipple Discharge Post Delivery: A Case of “Rusty Pipe Syndrome”

“…Discharge of blood-stained maternal milk after delivery is a rare phenomenon, with an estimated prevalence rate of 0.1%. 1) This uncommon phenomenon can elicit anxiety and concern among the mother and the medical staff. 2) Bloody nipple discharge during lactation occurs as a result of several factors such as cracked nipples, mastitis, trauma, or intraductal papilloma.…”