Breast pain is a major cause of weaning. Milk stasis, which occurs in engorgement, mastitis and plugged ducts, is a common cause of pain that may lead to the temporary or permanent cessation of breastfeeding. Therapeutic Breast Massage in Lactation (TBML) is one clinical tool to help resolve breast pain quickly. Therapeutic Breast Massage in Lactation (TBML) provides a simple, readily accessible method that can be easily taught to parents and health professionals. Empowering parents to resolve complications at home may be a critical skill for extending breastfeeding duration.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the history of breast massage and hand expression in different cultures and current research on application of manual techniques.
2. Discuss conditions that are associated with fluid and milk stasis in the breast such as engorgement, plugged ducts and mastitis.
3. Explain manual techniques for treatment of engorgement, plugged ducts and mastitis: Mindful Hand Expression, Breast Gymnastics and Therapeutic Breast Massage in Lactation.
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