Can I have massage during breastfeeding?

Massage is very effective in relieving many pains. This method does not require medication and can also play a role in disease prevention, so it is favored by many people. The breastfeeding period is a very special thing. The pain in the body during this time cannot be treated with medicine, but if massage is used, there is a concern that it will affect the baby's breastfeeding. So, can I have massage during breastfeeding? Let’s take a look below.

Breastfeeding women can have massage when they experience shoulder and neck discomfort. First of all, you need to choose a regular massage place. Through professional techniques, you can relax muscles and tendons, eliminate fatigue, enhance immunity and improve symptoms. Through shoulder and neck massage, you can promote blood circulation in the shoulders and neck and improve metabolism. Therefore, breastfeeding women can do shoulder and neck massage.

When breastfeeding women receive massage, essential oils and medicines are used, and some medicines can help relax the mood. However, women are sensitive during this period, and the penetration of essential oils is relatively strong and can be easily absorbed into the blood. When feeding the baby, it will affect the milk and cause the milk to regurgitate. The ingredients in the medicine will be passed to the baby through breast milk and affect the baby's health.

If a breastfeeding woman experiences shoulder and neck pain, she should rest in time and avoid overwork. In winter, you should pay attention to keeping warm. If you feel uncomfortable, you can use a hot water bottle to apply heat, which can promote blood circulation. In fact, you can also use plasters, such as pain-relieving plasters. They are all Chinese patent medicines and have little effect on breastfeeding.

If the pain is severe, go to the hospital for examination in time, preferably with an X-ray. This can rule out many disease factors. After pain occurs, we can use medication, acupuncture and physical therapy to treat it, which can indirectly relieve the pain. It is best not to use medications because most medications have side effects and breastfeeding is prohibited while taking medications.