Milk expression is common in the United States, but in the modern era it focuses on mechanical expression. In Russia, there has been a long tradition of hands-on techniques which encourages mothers to turn to specialists trained in hand expression and breast massage techniques to resolve breastfeeding complications including engorgement, plugged ducts and mastitis..
Two main principles of therapeutic breast massage in lactation include mobilization of fluid with massage toward the axillae to facilitate lymph circulation and alternating gentle massage and hand expression to facilitate milk removal.
These techniques provide a simple, readily accessible method that can be easily taught to mothers and lactation consultants. The purpose of this presentation is to enhance knowledge of techniques for relieving discomfort caused by engorgement, plugged ducts, and mastitis in lactating women. The latest research findings on the role of therapeutic breast massage for breastfeeding mothers will be presented.
Learning Objectives:
Objective 1: Explain and demonstrate techniques for hand expression
Objective 2: Describe and discuss hands on techniques for therapeutic breast massage in breastfeeding mothers.
Describe two main principles that include a) encouraging mobilization of fluid with massage toward the axillae to facilitate lymph circulation and b) alternating massage and hand expression to facilitate milk removal.(Videos and case reviews).
Objective 3: Present the latest research findings on the role of therapeutic breast massage for breastfeeding mothers
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