What are the techniques for postpartum breast massage?

Women need to breastfeed after giving birth, but many women have blocked milk ducts and are unable to secrete milk normally, resulting in the inability to feed their babies normally. At this time, we need to adopt some correct methods to solve the problem. There are various physical therapy measures in traditional Chinese medicine, such as massage, which is a good choice and can play a role in breastfeeding. So what are the postpartum breast massage techniques?

Correct massage technique

1. Nipple massage

Purpose: To remove blockage. Make milk ducts unobstructed.

Method: Support the breast with one hand. Use the other hand to gently squeeze the areola to make it soft.

Use your thumb, index finger and middle finger to pinch the nipple vertically on the chest and gently pull it outwards.

Use three fingers to pinch the nipple vertically, press and tighten your fingers as much as possible while changing the position. You can rotate 360°.

2. Massage at the base of the breast

Purpose: Massaging the base of the breast can make it easier for the baby to suck milk.

Method: Push the breasts toward the center and try to bring the two nipples closer together. In this way, the base of the breast is moved more than usual.

Place your thumbs under your armpits and use the remaining fingers to support your breasts horizontally from under them. Pull your elbows inward to lift your chest.

Cover your breasts with both hands, and then knead your breasts in the direction of the fingers of each hand as if you were kneading dough.

Three wrong massage methods

1. Squeeze the breast area very hard

There are many tiny mammary glands in the breast. This area should not be squeezed hard with your fingers. Excessive stimulation may cause diseases such as mastitis and breast lumps.

2. Press hard on the outside of the breast

The outer side of the breast is the area where more milk is left, and breast diseases such as inflammation and inflammation are common. If you press hard with your palm, the damage to the tissue will be aggravated.

3. Hot compress can be used in any situation

If your milk supply is low. You can use a hot towel to apply heat to the breasts: However, if you apply heat to the breasts when they are severely swollen and painful or the milk ducts are blocked, it will aggravate the inflammation.

Through the above introduction, everyone is clear about the techniques of postpartum breast massage. In fact, postpartum breast massage can not only help with lactation, but also maintain breast health and avoid the invasion and harm of certain diseases. It can be seen that mothers still need to improve their health awareness and take good care of their bodies.