Another highly effective treatment for engorgement, is therapeutic breast massage, which involves gentle stroking of breast tissue toward the direction of the armpit, alternating with
gentle hand expression.
Another highly effective treatment for both plugged ducts and mastitis is therapeutic breast massage, which involves gentle stroking of breast tissue toward the direction of the armpit, alternating with
gentle hand expression.
Not exact matches
Expressions of tenderness — like
gentle kisses, eye contact, holding
hands, cuddling and caresses — are to be avoided.
Using a warm compress,
gentle breast massage and
hand expression to soften the breast will help encourage the let down.
Do
gentle massage before and during breastfeeding,
hand expression, and pumping.
We encourage mothers to use the general principles at home, alternating
hand expression and
gentle breast massage to help decrease swelling and improve breast drainage.
«There is no right way to do
hand expression, only the way that is
gentle and that works,» Bolman explains.
• Very warm wet compresses or a warm shower before feeding — try a castor oil compress or dangle breast in a bowl of warm water and use
gentle massage and / or
hand -
expression.
If the nipples become too painful to allow breastfeeding,
hand expression or a
gentle, effective breast pump will protect your milk supply and provide milk for your baby until healing takes place.
Train with a
gentle hand, and the Chin will reward you with a sweet
expression, if not perfection in routines.