Can massage stimulate lactation?

Because many mothers actually have less milk after giving birth, which is not conducive to the baby's absorption of nutrients, so mothers can know and understand some methods that can help them increase milk production. Only when the milk supply is sufficient can the baby's growth be more guaranteed. So have you known and understood how to help mothers increase milk production through massage? Let's go and see it now.

Massage method to promote lactation

The principle of massage to promote lactation is to regulate qi and activate blood circulation, relax muscles and tendons, and dredge meridians. The basic techniques used include tapping, pressing, kneading and holding. However, in actual application, multiple techniques must be coordinated with each other.

When inducing lactation, in order to prevent skin damage during massage, hands and breasts are usually lubricated with sesame oil or lotion first, and then the palms of both hands are used to gently push and stroke along the mammary ducts from all sides of the breasts towards the nipples to promote blood circulation and unclog the mammary ducts. If there is a lump on the breast, you should push from the good part to the lump until the entire breast becomes soft. Finally, use your thumb and index finger to squeeze around the areola to more effectively promote lactation.

Mothers can also use a clean towel dipped in warm water, and wipe in a circular motion from the center of the nipple to the areola, for 15 minutes on each side, while assisting with the following massage methods:

Circular massage: Place your hands above and below the breasts and massage the entire breast in a circular direction;

Spiral massage: Hold the breast with one hand, and use the index and middle fingers of the other hand to massage in a spiral shape towards the nipple;

Acupressure massage: Place your hands on both sides of your breasts and squeeze from the breasts to the nipples.

Women are prone to breast inflammation during lactation. You must pay attention to the technique when massaging. If the technique is inaccurate or the force is too strong, it may cause the gland duct to become more blocked, and in severe cases it may cause inflammation. In addition, breastfeeding mothers should also pay attention to breast hygiene. Mothers who work while breastfeeding should not delay their normal milk expression time due to work. Generally speaking, it should be squeezed every two to three hours, otherwise inflammation may occur.

It is naturally more beneficial to adopt the massage method introduced above to help mothers stimulate lactation. This method is relatively safe and healthy, because we all know that for mothers who are breastfeeding, any method should not be used blindly, especially for some drug issues. If it is not appropriate, it may also cause other adverse problems.