Breastfeeding can sometimes come with unexpected challenges, and it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed. You may experience or be worried about:
Our TCM lactation massage can provide much-needed relief, helping to soothe your breasts, unblock ducts, and promote healthy milk flow. This gentle treatment supports your well-being, ensuring you feel more comfortable and confident during your breastfeeding journey.
Soothes painful swelling and discomfort caused by overfilled breasts and milk retention.
Clears blockages to prevent further complications and ensure proper milk flow.
Lowers the risk of inflammation by keeping ducts clear and improving circulation.
Enhances milk production, making nursing more comfortable and efficient.
Boosts blood flow to the breasts, aiding in tissue healing and overall breast health.
Tones breast tissue, helping to maintain its natural shape during breastfeeding.
Our therapists have over 10 years of experience in postpartum care.
We combine our deep understanding of Western anatomy with TCM meridian knowledge to provide comprehensive care.
We promote a safe recovery using natural ingredients, free from synthetic fragrances, ensuring safety for both mums and babies.
Our therapeutic-grade essential oil blends are carefully formulated for lactation, ensuring safety and benefits for both mum and baby.
Our thoughtfully designed lactation massage combines targeted techniques, aromatherapy, and TCM meridian acupressure to relieve discomfort, unblock ducts, and naturally enhance milk flow.
The session begins with a warm towel gently applied to the breast area. This process relaxes the tissue, softens the skin, and creates a soothing environment, preparing the body for the upcoming massage techniques aimed at promoting comfort and improving milk flow.
By gently palpating the breasts, the therapist identifies areas of blocked ducts or engorgement. This allows for a focused approach to relieving discomfort, ensuring the massage targets specific problem areas and provides effective relief for lactating mothers.
We incorporate essential oils like fennel, basil, and lavender, known for their soothing properties. These oils help reduce inflammation, relieve tension, and stimulate milk flow, while creating a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the massage’s therapeutic benefits.
Soft, rhythmic strokes around the armpits and sides of the breasts help stimulate lymphatic drainage. This technique reduces swelling caused by engorgement, promotes better circulation, and restores natural balance in the breast tissue.
Focusing on blocked ducts, the therapist uses deep, circular motions to release trapped milk. This technique restores the natural flow of milk, preventing complications such as mastitis, and ensures more comfortable breastfeeding.
Circular and sweeping motions are applied from the outer edges of the breast towards the nipple. This improves circulation, alleviates engorgement, and promotes better milk flow, making breastfeeding more comfortable and effective
Acupressure is applied to key points like Tan Zhong (Ren 17) and Ru Gen (ST 18), relieving chest tightness, breast distention, and promoting milk secretion. This alleviates any remaining discomfort, allowing the body to function more effectively.
The final step involves gentle strokes and light pressure towards the nipple, encouraging milk flow and easing any remaining tension. This ensures the massage leaves you feeling comfortable, relaxed, and well-supported in your breastfeeding journey.
Our TCM lactation massage goes beyond the traditional focus on breast anatomy and manual techniques to release muscle tension and improve circulation. In addition to these methods, we incorporate aromatherapy with essential oils and TCM meridian point acupressure. This combination makes the treatment more effective, lessens discomfort, and promotes deeper relaxation for both mum and baby.
Lactation massage is primarily used to relieve common breastfeeding issues such as engorgement, plugged ducts, and mastitis. It promotes healthy milk flow, improves circulation, and helps alleviate breast discomfort. Additionally, it can support milk production, making breastfeeding more comfortable for both mum and baby.
The frequency of lactation massage depends on your individual needs. If you’re experiencing ongoing issues such as engorgement, plugged ducts, or low milk supply, 2-3 sessions per week may be beneficial. For mums without these concerns, Lao Niang TCM’s postnatal massage, which includes a breast massage component, is usually sufficient to maintain comfort and support milk flow.
Yes, lactation massage stimulates key meridian points, improves circulation, and encourages better milk flow, which can naturally boost milk production.
Yes, by unblocking ducts and improving milk flow, lactation massage helps prevent mastitis by reducing inflammation and ensuring proper drainage of milk.
A typical lactation massage session lasts about 60-90 minutes. The duration may vary depending on your needs and concerns.
You can typically start lactation massage once your milk supply has been established, usually a few days to a week after giving birth. It’s best to consult your healthcare provider to ensure the timing is right for you.
